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I got so much out of it. But like any good candy bar.... I wanted more.<br /><br />That morning Michelle and I went back into the little town by the hotel and went to the&nbsp; little Mexican restaurant (I know, right?) for breakfast to meet her nephew and his boyfriend. We then walked around and took a ton of photos.&nbsp; Everything was kinda&nbsp; dark and damp but beautiful and fall.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WE5c65mM-bM/VC4d0iTf_5I/AAAAAAAAJHk/X1qFvtSMbNc/s1600/IMG_0517_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WE5c65mM-bM/VC4d0iTf_5I/AAAAAAAAJHk/X1qFvtSMbNc/s1600/IMG_0517_web.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rpDTq_niH6E/VC4d0v1uQGI/AAAAAAAAJHo/eHPkI_jFWdU/s1600/IMG_0521_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rpDTq_niH6E/VC4d0v1uQGI/AAAAAAAAJHo/eHPkI_jFWdU/s1600/IMG_0521_web.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VuOUo8MJ228/VC4d0mOIogI/AAAAAAAAJHg/c6tK3kgsfrU/s1600/IMG_0522_WB.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VuOUo8MJ228/VC4d0mOIogI/AAAAAAAAJHg/c6tK3kgsfrU/s1600/IMG_0522_WB.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bcs6k00WrIM/VC4d1wPo5SI/AAAAAAAAJH8/9-zy1yz3XYM/s1600/IMG_0523web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bcs6k00WrIM/VC4d1wPo5SI/AAAAAAAAJH8/9-zy1yz3XYM/s1600/IMG_0523web.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6bZJ9s07lZ0/VC4d1wbyXSI/AAAAAAAAJH4/CCEh3Mp19N0/s1600/IMG_0524_web2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6bZJ9s07lZ0/VC4d1wbyXSI/AAAAAAAAJH4/CCEh3Mp19N0/s1600/IMG_0524_web2.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UsuiDlxwMlg/VC4d128rv4I/AAAAAAAAJIA/jSJNTiVbKRY/s1600/IMG_0525_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UsuiDlxwMlg/VC4d128rv4I/AAAAAAAAJIA/jSJNTiVbKRY/s1600/IMG_0525_web.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DG_dsKIKajY/VC4d2p095UI/AAAAAAAAJIY/hRkHyEwrFZ8/s1600/IMG_0535_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DG_dsKIKajY/VC4d2p095UI/AAAAAAAAJIY/hRkHyEwrFZ8/s1600/IMG_0535_web.JPG" height="456" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TTpsXpNLWLs/VC4d3KDGwZI/AAAAAAAAJJc/BaAUkqOjKfQ/s1600/IMG_0552_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TTpsXpNLWLs/VC4d3KDGwZI/AAAAAAAAJJc/BaAUkqOjKfQ/s1600/IMG_0552_web.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />We went back to the hotel to start our photo walk day.&nbsp; There were five different stations and we were&nbsp; broken up into smaller groups&nbsp; to get to each one quickly.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WiUlegyu64A/VC4d3Ai5bVI/AAAAAAAAJIc/Mf0fqeoDtlk/s1600/IMG_0563_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WiUlegyu64A/VC4d3Ai5bVI/AAAAAAAAJIc/Mf0fqeoDtlk/s1600/IMG_0563_web.JPG" height="386" width="640" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E2L1O4LYFSo/VC4jewvq9pI/AAAAAAAAJKg/N5Cesl5I6SM/s1600/IMG_0575%2Bweb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E2L1O4LYFSo/VC4jewvq9pI/AAAAAAAAJKg/N5Cesl5I6SM/s1600/IMG_0575%2Bweb.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FqcZzi31pmg/VC4i0Vy0WXI/AAAAAAAAJKI/Ki5fhx99Whc/s1600/IMG_0600web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FqcZzi31pmg/VC4i0Vy0WXI/AAAAAAAAJKI/Ki5fhx99Whc/s1600/IMG_0600web.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>See the lady in brown above.... that's <a href="http://www.michellemonterophotography.com/" target="_blank">Michelle</a>.&nbsp; And <a href="http://julieriveraphotography.com/" target="_blank">Julie Rivera</a> behind her.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cb2YtU8tSI/VC4d3aXk35I/AAAAAAAAJIk/A1O1iPzAduY/s1600/IMG_0624_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cb2YtU8tSI/VC4d3aXk35I/AAAAAAAAJIk/A1O1iPzAduY/s1600/IMG_0624_web.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />This was&nbsp; <a href="http://melissahutchinson.com/" target="_blank">Melissa Hutchinson</a> and her beautiful daughter. Geez, it shouldn't be legal to both be that pretty and talented.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P8XSDplLfsQ/VC4d3iBcNZI/AAAAAAAAJIo/4k3Ud37qvwM/s1600/IMG_0648_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P8XSDplLfsQ/VC4d3iBcNZI/AAAAAAAAJIo/4k3Ud37qvwM/s1600/IMG_0648_web.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HKdIto-RGMY/VC4d3xegx1I/AAAAAAAAJIw/u5USrqqSZA8/s1600/IMG_0655_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HKdIto-RGMY/VC4d3xegx1I/AAAAAAAAJIw/u5USrqqSZA8/s1600/IMG_0655_web.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />The beautiful brunette above is Angie Arthur's daughter(co-founder of I heart faces)&nbsp; Had this been in my hometown, I would have totally volunteered my family. They would have had no choice. :)<br /><br />And this cute couple below,&nbsp; so awesome to photograph. I can definitely see the difference between kids and adults during a session..LOL. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJGo_W5Nw0E/VC4d4cYd1HI/AAAAAAAAJI8/AgnjqiXMMQs/s1600/IMG_0692%2B_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJGo_W5Nw0E/VC4d4cYd1HI/AAAAAAAAJI8/AgnjqiXMMQs/s1600/IMG_0692%2B_web.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U008ZYJgqBk/VC4d5b9S51I/AAAAAAAAJJU/6rDzAfQvQos/s1600/IMG_0708_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U008ZYJgqBk/VC4d5b9S51I/AAAAAAAAJJU/6rDzAfQvQos/s1600/IMG_0708_web.JPG" height="640" width="370" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gw8-SY86tAE/VC4d5qI7cuI/AAAAAAAAJJY/i6gRQ06zPHE/s1600/IMG_0762_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gw8-SY86tAE/VC4d5qI7cuI/AAAAAAAAJJY/i6gRQ06zPHE/s1600/IMG_0762_web.JPG" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />The last&nbsp; vignette&nbsp; was this cute sister pair. I think we were their last group of photographers. They were SO done. Their mom and Dana were doing everything they could to get some smiles or at least cooperation&nbsp; out of them. They reminded me so much of my girls.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kQV22vchDWI/VC4d6InVqjI/AAAAAAAAJJg/cjHB0R37BVw/s1600/IMG_0777_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kQV22vchDWI/VC4d6InVqjI/AAAAAAAAJJg/cjHB0R37BVw/s1600/IMG_0777_web.JPG" height="430" width="640" /></a></div><br />I had a fantastic time.&nbsp; I hope I get to go to another regular workshop through I Heart Faces again.&nbsp; I won't&nbsp; be able to make it this year. Sniff Sniff.&nbsp; You should all go next time. I'll see you there.http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2014/10/i-went-to-2013-i-heart-faces-photo_9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-3777326236409679716Mon, 06 Oct 2014 03:49:00 +00002014-10-05T22:49:47.445-05:00Emily Hughes PhotographyPhotographyI went to the 2013 I Heart Faces Photo conference {Part 1}Exactly one year ago, I got to go to my very first photography conference/workshop. More importantly , I got go somewhere without my kids for three days and I was ok with it.&nbsp; BUT THAT'S GOING TO BE A WHOLE OTHER blog post.<br /><br />Being a photographer&nbsp; is important to me and I'm always looking for ways to improve my abilities any chance I get. Two years ago, I came across I heart faces and saw that they have a conference /workshop but it was down in Dallas and at the time, I didn't have the resources to get me there. Fast forward to 2013 and&nbsp; my friend Michelle over at <a href="http://www.callias-corner.com/2013/10/simple-steps-to-achieving-better-image.html#.UoD1NuL5P_y" target="_blank">Callia's Corner</a>&nbsp; and <a href="http://www.michellemonterophotography.com/" target="_blank">Michelle Montero Photography </a>asked if I was going and that it was in Ohio.&nbsp; It was half way between the both of us. I looked it up and the airfare to Ohio was totally affordable.&nbsp; I told her yes and since she already had booked a room, we would be roomies.&nbsp; I don't know why I was more excited, that I had kid free time for three whole days, I would meet an awesome bloggy friend that I had made in person or that I got to be in a hotel with hundred or so women who loved photography as much as I did. I was soooooo excited.<br /><br />I have to say that I didn't' take a many photos as others that attended the conference.&nbsp; I was so busy taking in everything that some of the time I barely even took notes.&nbsp; I was just soaking it all in and trying to learn as much as I could.<br /><br />We got there early on Friday and had some time to explore cute little Granville, OH.&nbsp; Cute little town with a college, bars, deli, a some shops and restaurants. It was almost the most perfect little town I had ever seen. Gorgeous old houses and a quaint main street.<br /><br />Friday night was the mixer/ meet and greet.&nbsp; So we got on our best pair of jeans :) and went down to meet some other photographers. They had a great bar and snacks around the room.&nbsp; Also , two different photo booths were set up to take some silly pictures with your new friends.&nbsp; Let's not forget the DJ. It was just like a regular wedding reception, all women on the dance floor having a good time. <br /><br />Saturday morning we got started with a great breakfast and then on to our many sessions that we could choose from. Some we needed reservations for and some we didn't.&nbsp; There were six class sessions that you could attend.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a3_TJs4wpl0/VC4XUm97-7I/AAAAAAAAJHA/Wkly_92pnfE/s1600/IMG_0478_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a3_TJs4wpl0/VC4XUm97-7I/AAAAAAAAJHA/Wkly_92pnfE/s1600/IMG_0478_web.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />The first session I chose was&nbsp; "Using Reflectors &amp; Diffusers in Your Photography" with&nbsp; the rep from Wescott.&nbsp; She went over how a 5 in 1 reflector can really enhance your images and your session. They can get rid of harsh shadows and help your clients to not squint as much. They really looked like a good idea but I'm still trying to get my images straight out of camera as awesome as they can be and right now I don't need to worry about&nbsp; where to put the reflector.<br /><br />&nbsp;My second&nbsp; session was&nbsp; "Simple tips to Improve your Photography Today&nbsp; with Angie Arthur , co-founder of I Heart Faces.&nbsp; Ok, let me start by saying that she is just as nice as she looks and as someone else at the conference said...she has the most amazing mermaid hair.&nbsp; I hope that K's hair looks like hers some day. She talked about 12 Simple Tips that we could do to improve our photography hence the title of the session(duh)&nbsp; Things like turning off your flash and&nbsp; take the time to find the good light. Some were basic and some maybe you just didn't take the time to think about.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The third session was one of the RSVPs "Finding the Light with <a href="http://julieriveraphotography.com/" target="_blank">Julie Rivera</a>".&nbsp; She was so funny and really showed us how to find the light no matter what time of day and what the weather was like.&nbsp; I even was snapping pictures of her as she described how to find the light. And she caught me a couple of times.&nbsp; Hey, I was practicing. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-09ZGiT2j6sQ/VC4XUUFxYRI/AAAAAAAAJG4/mNxrwmVk-TU/s1600/IMG_0483_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-09ZGiT2j6sQ/VC4XUUFxYRI/AAAAAAAAJG4/mNxrwmVk-TU/s1600/IMG_0483_web.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />After she was done talking, we split up into pairs and tried to practice what she was preaching. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jYuMX_Ia91s/VC4XUnNBwtI/AAAAAAAAJG8/Ru3endf9ybE/s1600/IMG_0497_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jYuMX_Ia91s/VC4XUnNBwtI/AAAAAAAAJG8/Ru3endf9ybE/s1600/IMG_0497_web.JPG" height="426" width="640" /><br /></a></div>&nbsp;I got to pair up with none other than Jessica Paige&nbsp; from <a href="http://www.onewillowboutique.com/" target="_blank">One Willow Presets</a>. Of course at the time, I didn't know who she was, but when she knew a lot&nbsp; about my camera and the way the light was working under the trees.... I figured it out real quick that she was a professional.&nbsp; She was so patient and kind with me.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QcLAXvWIEMw/VC4XVLXwbQI/AAAAAAAAJHE/nM1WSLkoSzo/s1600/IMG_0502_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QcLAXvWIEMw/VC4XVLXwbQI/AAAAAAAAJHE/nM1WSLkoSzo/s1600/IMG_0502_web.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>Finding the light is something that I am still struggling&nbsp; to be&nbsp; able to do consistently.<br /><br />Session number 4 was&nbsp; "Using elements of composition to Create a stronger Image with <a href="http://danasuggs.com/" target="_blank">Dana Suggs</a>"<br />Ok, Dana&nbsp; is a total hoot.&nbsp; I could sit and listen to her talk all day , or go shopping, or have a drink as she imparted her wisdom.&nbsp; During her session, if she asked a question and you got it right, she threw you a candy bar. We were all trying to be really smart that&nbsp; hour :) Just to give you an idea of my first impression of her, Friday night there was a "dream big "chalkboard that we were supposed to write our big dreams on. I saw one that read " I want to pee alone."&nbsp; I laughed and said "Now, there's a lofty goal."&nbsp;&nbsp; to which she replied" Hey, now." <br /><br />Her session talked about things like:<br />- The rule of thirds ( no horizon lines in the middle of image)<br />-Rule of Odds ( odds are always better in photography)<br />-Leading Lines ( put your subject on a line to draw our eyes in)<br />- the Rule of Space ( give the eye something to go to)<br /><br />Session 5 was "Capturing Children's Natural Smiles with <a href="http://www.jellybeanpics.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Tonetti-Spellman</a>" . This class was so eye opening to me. She told us to really engage the kids. Don't' stop moving. Don't be afraid to be and act crazy.&nbsp; Say things that will make them laugh and do things that will make them relax with you. Kids are more natural when they have something to do and react to.&nbsp; I was so busy running after her that the only picture I took was of her taking pictures.&nbsp; I really hope I can have the connection&nbsp; that she has with her clients&nbsp; but with mine own clients someday.<br /><br />Session 6 was "How to Use Pinterest &amp; Instagram to market&nbsp; Your Business and Blog with <a href="http://www.livinglocurto.com/" target="_blank">Amy Locurto"</a>.&nbsp; This session had a lot of info and I'm not even sure I can do it justice in a few short words.&nbsp; So maybe bullet points would be easier:<br /><br />Pinterest<br />-use keywords<br />-put a Pinterest description in Photo alt tag<br />-Pin your own work<br />-Use vertical photos<br />-Use a watermark or put your url in the description<br />-Edit old blog posts or photos for Pinterest<br />-Put your popular pins on the sidebar of your blog<br /><br />Instagram<br />-try to be consistent with your brand ( not just pictures of your food unless your a food photographer)<br />- use hashtags<br />-comment and share others photos<br /><br />Finally, our keynote speaker was <a href="http://tamaralackey.com/" target="_blank">Tamara Lackey</a>.&nbsp; She spoke for a few hours about how it IS about the Money.&nbsp; Maybe I'm not as far along in my business to get all of what she she said because alot of it went over my head. It could have been that I was flipping starving by now or tired but the gist of what she said was...Don't think of money as a bad thing.&nbsp; If you don't welcome it in, it won't come visit you at all. You are being a creative being and you deserve to make money from your creativity.&nbsp; You should get paid for time away from your family and for your efforts. <br /><br />I know she said alot more than that but that's what I got from her talk. <br /><br />All I know is after that Michelle and I ran to the nearest bar/restaurant in town and&nbsp; some food and some beer. We.....were....starving.<br /><br /><br />Stay tuned&nbsp; for part 2 with some more gorgeous photos.<br /><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2014/10/i-went-to-2013-i-heart-faces-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-2253556521336977585Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:08:00 +00002014-03-19T14:24:38.781-05:00DisneyDownloadsFrozenInvitesPartiesPrintablesFrozen Party Ideas {with Invitation Printable}<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bQAxtHSQNhk/UynrDrNm6ZI/AAAAAAAAEgk/i4O5dlCDHS4/s1600/frozenparty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bQAxtHSQNhk/UynrDrNm6ZI/AAAAAAAAEgk/i4O5dlCDHS4/s1600/frozenparty.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Unless you live under a rock, with or without kids, you have heard about the Disney movie "Frozen".&nbsp; Even before the movie came out my girls and myself were waiting for the awesomeness. And for my birthday, we went to see it.&nbsp; I was in love. My girls were in love. I've read all the articles about the meanings and the money....blah blah blah.&nbsp; We love it for the great songs and how I see it the story of love between two sisters.<br /><br />Fast forward two months after the movie came out and one soundtrack&nbsp; later and it's almost all we listen to in the car and you know what?&nbsp; I don't mind. I love signing them too. They are kinda catchy. I know I WILL get sick of them but I'm not there yet. We got the movie in the mail yesterday and they have already watched it twice. Not too bad considering.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>It was no big shocker when K asked for a "Frozen" themed party for her 6th birthday.&nbsp; I was thinking ok, no big deal.&nbsp; I'll go get a few themed things from the party store and then do some homemade/Pinterest things to round it out. Well, holy moly, there was nothing at 7 different stores by my house and even online, things were limited or out of stock for a long time.<br /><br />Now the invite....again non to be found at any store and even online, very hard to find and kinda blah when i did. So me being me and my pension for homemade cards. I went to work. Disney's main website had some great high res clipart/wallpaper that I used to create the invite. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZT6UZ3hxwEE/UynGgxMy2BI/AAAAAAAAEeU/ghAhO3tobAw/s1600/Frozen_invite_lr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZT6UZ3hxwEE/UynGgxMy2BI/AAAAAAAAEeU/ghAhO3tobAw/s1600/Frozen_invite_lr.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />She loved it and printing it out&nbsp; was super cheap.&nbsp; Here's the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwN8BOfyMc7-Rm1qd2huLWFub0E/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">link</a> so you can use it yourself for PERSONAL use.&nbsp; I&nbsp; hope it helps you out for your party planning. The font&nbsp; I used was&nbsp; <a href="http://www.fonts101.com/fonts/view/Curly/56603/GEronto_Lettres" target="_blank">GEronto&nbsp; Bis </a>regular.<br /><br />Next it was on to the goody bags...<br /><br />I wanted to find snowflake bags but because it was already the end of February, I was outta luck. The next choice was&nbsp; to get plain white craft&nbsp; bags and&nbsp; stamp some blue stamps on them. The girls were happy to help with that. I couldn't find any&nbsp; single snowflake stamps but this one was on clearance for .56 cents so it worked for me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uvcfu2f-2dU/UynGhDpwQtI/AAAAAAAAEec/J-qmfKwsAcE/s1600/IMG_3356+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uvcfu2f-2dU/UynGhDpwQtI/AAAAAAAAEec/J-qmfKwsAcE/s1600/IMG_3356+copy.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I found glittery pencils at Michaels&nbsp; in the dollar section in the perfect colors.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sJcDIFT4joo/UynGhHMeCqI/AAAAAAAAEeY/wnsmMceTXvQ/s1600/IMG_3355+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sJcDIFT4joo/UynGhHMeCqI/AAAAAAAAEeY/wnsmMceTXvQ/s1600/IMG_3355+copy.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />&nbsp;I wanted to make some crowns for the girls and I saw<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282288991821/" target="_blank"> THIS</a> on Pinterest for making&nbsp; a foam Elsa crown. I bought the stuff and tried to make it work but K said it kept slipping on her forehead. The glitter foam has a paper backing because it is sticky. Big bummer.&nbsp; I tried to find it without being sticky and had no luck.<br /><br />Then I saw <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282289040129/" target="_blank">THIS</a> other pin with an store bought crown but the link didn't go to a place where I could find out more about it. Big Bummer! Until I went to JoAnn's fabric store to look for elastic for the foam crowns. And look what I found for a $1 a piece. Woo Hoo!! They had them in every color but most importantly the teal blue and pink for Anna and Elsa.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WTtr1vSZwwM/UynGo6IFVxI/AAAAAAAAEes/TPbACSdcOCo/s1600/IMG_3370+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WTtr1vSZwwM/UynGo6IFVxI/AAAAAAAAEes/TPbACSdcOCo/s1600/IMG_3370+copy.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />I did borrow the idea for the snowflake on the foam crown and added it to this crown. I bought the snowflakes at Micheals as well. They were over by the foam sticker section, hanging up in a baggy. It comes with two different size snowflakes. I used the larger.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nF5q6FHoQTA/UynGp0pt4LI/AAAAAAAAEe0/0MNhsfqGYJU/s1600/IMG_3372+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nF5q6FHoQTA/UynGp0pt4LI/AAAAAAAAEe0/0MNhsfqGYJU/s1600/IMG_3372+copy.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp;K got a pink crown so she could be Anna (you can see it at the top of the photo below) since she was the birthday girl.&nbsp; S who like blue anyway was happy to be Elsa.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lOzbCEmAJ5M/UynGol_5_dI/AAAAAAAAEeo/L7v2FFmnQsQ/s1600/IMG_3364+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lOzbCEmAJ5M/UynGol_5_dI/AAAAAAAAEeo/L7v2FFmnQsQ/s1600/IMG_3364+copy.jpg" height="640" width="466" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />I was at Target in the dollar section and found this 5x7" notepads for $1 too. Score!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ftlCIkgDZFI/UynIWP6Sq_I/AAAAAAAAEf4/CbLDhHjTrfI/s1600/IMG_3359+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ftlCIkgDZFI/UynIWP6Sq_I/AAAAAAAAEf4/CbLDhHjTrfI/s1600/IMG_3359+copy.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br />I really wanted to include some actual Frozen stuff in the bags so I went to <a href="http://www.birthdaydirect.com/disney-frozen-party-supplies-c-1076_4131.html?page=2&amp;sort=products_sort_order" target="_blank">Birthday Direct </a>and bought&nbsp; cupcake rings and Olaf stickers.&nbsp; I couldn't find anything in the stores by me like I said before. And they were even out of stock for a few weeks, it was a&nbsp; question if I would even get the stuff in time. I also got the balloons, napkins, and plates through them.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rMlk705cZqo/UynGyJZYkSI/AAAAAAAAEfY/oE6V4SJ3kmo/s1600/IMG_3451+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rMlk705cZqo/UynGyJZYkSI/AAAAAAAAEfY/oE6V4SJ3kmo/s1600/IMG_3451+copy.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CLtq4QgOzL0/UynGyTl_YzI/AAAAAAAAEfc/wTnPTZUz0r0/s1600/IMG_3452+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CLtq4QgOzL0/UynGyTl_YzI/AAAAAAAAEfc/wTnPTZUz0r0/s1600/IMG_3452+copy.JPG" height="452" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I threw foam princess stickers in for fun and something extra. I found them in a giant container at Hobby Lobby. My girls are constantly crafting and making art . What little girl isn't really? Everyone got a pretty large handful.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tg-ytqIQxCM/UynGq-N4UrI/AAAAAAAAEfA/qWV7409AY8M/s1600/IMG_3373+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tg-ytqIQxCM/UynGq-N4UrI/AAAAAAAAEfA/qWV7409AY8M/s1600/IMG_3373+copy.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lS9nZ02IzTU/UynGq8wZkOI/AAAAAAAAEfE/JCoYmRMmzM0/s1600/IMG_3374+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lS9nZ02IzTU/UynGq8wZkOI/AAAAAAAAEfE/JCoYmRMmzM0/s1600/IMG_3374+copy.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And then I was thinking about general party/wall decor..., for the pottery party we took her friends to&nbsp; there wasn't a whole lot we needed or wanted to do. I thought about posters because then they could be used after the party as well.&nbsp; I got the big cast poster&nbsp; from Amazon for $10 and the poster of Anna and Elsa at Walmart , of all places,&nbsp; who would have thought?&nbsp; The giant foam snowflakes were my mom's from a zillion years ago and they worked really well. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--XKFqVnSedA/UynIP3bdXpI/AAAAAAAAEfs/NG4FNSNWRYA/s1600/IMG_3497+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--XKFqVnSedA/UynIP3bdXpI/AAAAAAAAEfs/NG4FNSNWRYA/s1600/IMG_3497+copy.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The final thing I wanted to make were these adorable hair clips that a friend had on her Facebook page. She sent me the <a href="http://spoonful.com/crafts/elsas-snowflake-hair-barrettes" target="_blank">link</a> and away I went. They really were easy to cut just took some time.&nbsp; All the felt was bought at Micheals as well even the&nbsp; glitter felt that was more sturdy. The&nbsp; little gems were at Micheals too. Gotta love Micheals!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nJonhfcltYY/UynGx4fId9I/AAAAAAAAEfQ/crT5zNy1OQ0/s1600/IMG_3380+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nJonhfcltYY/UynGx4fId9I/AAAAAAAAEfQ/crT5zNy1OQ0/s1600/IMG_3380+copy.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I hope this helps you plan your Frozen party and makes it easier. And remember if it all doesn't turn out like you thought......let it go!!!!&nbsp; ;)<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://bloomdesignsonline.com/" target="_blank">Bloom Designs</a><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> - <a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2014/03/frozen-party-ideas-with-invitation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-3681245838902365875Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:46:00 +00002014-01-27T23:46:41.237-06:00DownloadsFree StuffOrganize Me Organize UPrintablessaving moneyHow we will NOT spend $100 everytime we go to Target<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ns4AVasD5FI/UWReJ8aWijI/AAAAAAAAECU/wLMImsJN3cU/s1600/targetbutton+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ns4AVasD5FI/UWReJ8aWijI/AAAAAAAAECU/wLMImsJN3cU/s400/targetbutton+copy.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><br />Ok.... so when you all go to Target you walk out with around $100 worth of stuff too , right?&nbsp; I know I can't be the only one. Right? And only 1 out of every 10 times did we&nbsp; actually intend on spending that much money.&nbsp; <br /><br />Their store designers/ marketing/ shelf putter-uppers are geniuses.<br /><br />To quote the movie,&nbsp; "Twilight"..."Everything about us invites you in...our look, our smell, the way we stock our shelves".&nbsp; Ok, well maybe that last part wasn't from the movie but that's how it feels to me.&nbsp; I'm powerless to stop it. <br /><br />If we do walk out of there under $100, my husband and I almost give each other a high five. I know I'm all kinds of giddy on the inside.<br /><br />I started thinking the other day... what I can do to stop the madness? Only get what we <b>NEED</b>, then get out and....wait for it.....only go once a month!!! What??!!!&nbsp; That's crazy talk.<br /><br />We are in Target every week.&nbsp; I'm not kidding. We are always forgetting that we are out of something and then going back which means there goes another hundred dollars. Bye bye.<br /><br />All I can think is spreadsheet here we come. I know I'm not the first blogger to make a spreadsheet to go shopping but I haven't seen one about Target yet. &nbsp; I'm going to make a list of things we regularly buy at Target and then we have to stick to the list.&nbsp; We will be able to put some specialty items on the list when before we go that are regular items&nbsp; but&nbsp; again. I know this isn't rocket science but it actually took some thought to come up with this list and I want to share it with you.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qzye3ZSQDT4/UcsAzwJEF6I/AAAAAAAAEK0/mi4lEDYNL4w/s1600/targetlistimage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qzye3ZSQDT4/UcsAzwJEF6I/AAAAAAAAEK0/mi4lEDYNL4w/s640/targetlistimage.jpg" height="640" width="458" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;If it ain't on the list,&nbsp; me no buy.&nbsp; ( I love to let go of the English language every once and a while) I'll give you an update soon and let you know how it's going.<br /><br />Here is the list. I did one in Excel and a blank one as a PDF that way you can change all of the items in the list to what you and your family need if you would like. If you want to make your own and like the font, I used a free font called <a href="http://www.losttype.com/font/?name=wisdom%20script" target="_blank">Wisdom Script. </a>To download the font, you have to type in 0 for the cost and just hit download. <br /><br />And the tiny red boxes are the font Wingdings, the&nbsp; upper case letter Q.<br /><br />( It doesn't seem that either version I uploaded&nbsp; kept the fonts visually. I'll keep trying to figure that out. Until, then you can download the font above or substitute any old font you like.) <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgN8BOfyMc7-dE1yYWo1dHZ1RUl2dUpvMmk4U2pjUGc&amp;usp=sharing" target="_blank">The List (Google Excel Version)</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwN8BOfyMc7-MWs3Tm9MeDFjUzg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">The List (PDF Blank version)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://bloomdesignsonline.com/" target="_blank">Bloom Designs</a><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> - <a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2014/01/how-we-will-not-spend-100-everytime-we.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-846449708006671672Sun, 22 Dec 2013 17:37:00 +00002013-12-22T11:46:24.826-06:00CharlieChristmasChristmas CardsFamily11 years of our Family Christmas CardsEvery year since 2003, I've been creating our own Christmas cards.&nbsp; I used to buy cute and funny ones at the store but then I started thinking that I loved to take pictures,&nbsp; why don't I use that for my cards to showcase my family and my art?<br /><br />Of course my beloved Charlie was my baby back then, and I wasn't too keen on being in pictures (really, who is?) that made him and his brother, Louie, become the focus of our cards. <br /><br />All of the images&nbsp; that just look like photos were actually inserted into photo cards. I just took them out because the cards were nothing to write home about. It was all about the photos.<br /><br />2003<br /><br />It snowed outside and we had some Christmas hats so...... ( this was with my first point and shoot camera)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-naS20tYF6aU/UrcbwRw10RI/AAAAAAAAEZ0/UGkQPI-nq30/s1600/CC_2003_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-naS20tYF6aU/UrcbwRw10RI/AAAAAAAAEZ0/UGkQPI-nq30/s640/CC_2003_web.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><br />2004<br /><br />It's like the baby thing but with doggies!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2oHg2UbNQvk/Urcdumo1u6I/AAAAAAAAEbQ/1e0Cb5wuHEw/s1600/CC_2004_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2oHg2UbNQvk/Urcdumo1u6I/AAAAAAAAEbQ/1e0Cb5wuHEw/s640/CC_2004_web.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />2005<br /><br />&nbsp;We got engaged&nbsp; a little over&nbsp; a month before this photo was taken so we figured we should&nbsp; be in this years card. Problem is, after I sent the card, where's my engagement ring hand?.....That's right, behind J........ Doh!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i6mp_3BySss/Urcb2N1HYqI/AAAAAAAAEa4/hp4na3-nMkE/s1600/Christmascard2005_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i6mp_3BySss/Urcb2N1HYqI/AAAAAAAAEa4/hp4na3-nMkE/s640/Christmascard2005_web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />2006<br />This year's card was a little over two months since we had been married and I wanted to include a wedding picture but the boys were still part of our family...with the power of Photoshop, there they were! And Santa hats too!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wl4aldxDTBc/UrcbwszY2KI/AAAAAAAAEaA/kBSsE6bAsZc/s1600/CC_2006_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wl4aldxDTBc/UrcbwszY2KI/AAAAAAAAEaA/kBSsE6bAsZc/s640/CC_2006_web.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><br />2007<br />Pregnant with K and feeling huge, I wasn't going to be in this photo. It was also the first Christmas at our new house with a fireplace. I just had to use it. This was another Photoshop marvel. Trust me, they never would have done this on their own.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sD-PGi_XmOY/UrcbzQp_DEI/AAAAAAAAEaU/PeICE4jVV_s/s1600/CC_2007_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sD-PGi_XmOY/UrcbzQp_DEI/AAAAAAAAEaU/PeICE4jVV_s/s640/CC_2007_web.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><br />2008<br /><br />With our beautiful baby daughter here, I had to include her with the boys this year. Did I mention that I love Photoshop? It was a hit . They all did a great job. I just blended them together.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_qGz002DKM/UrcbxTlcFzI/AAAAAAAAEaQ/tGSDTIpdDi0/s1600/CC_2008_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_qGz002DKM/UrcbxTlcFzI/AAAAAAAAEaQ/tGSDTIpdDi0/s640/CC_2008_web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />2009<br />I was pregnant with S this year and again, did not want to be in any photos. I tried to think of something funny that would still show our photos.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Irewtyq4Qpg/UrcbyJiB0cI/AAAAAAAAEaY/pbxtiNyaZVw/s1600/CC_2009_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Irewtyq4Qpg/UrcbyJiB0cI/AAAAAAAAEaY/pbxtiNyaZVw/s640/CC_2009_web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />2010<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp;I saw something like this online and made one of my own.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6nHyzH15VlM/Urcb2B6K27I/AAAAAAAAEa0/PTifMnWJqNc/s1600/CC_2010_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6nHyzH15VlM/Urcb2B6K27I/AAAAAAAAEa0/PTifMnWJqNc/s640/CC_2010_web.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />2011<br /><br />&nbsp;We had lost my baby Charlie this year but I still wanted a photo to show how big my girls were getting and just because Charlie was no longer with us didn't mean that Louie couldn't be featured.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v2DhGPEnl4s/Urcb0c6Jk4I/AAAAAAAAEao/iBcIES9se7o/s1600/CC_2011_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v2DhGPEnl4s/Urcb0c6Jk4I/AAAAAAAAEao/iBcIES9se7o/s640/CC_2011_web.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />2012<br />&nbsp;This was the first year we had professional family pictures taken.&nbsp; I had done the previous years with a tripod. The pictures turned out good so that was our card. The dogs didn't make this year.&nbsp; Sorry boys!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-jYZ2GZ4TI/Urcb0ytsjAI/AAAAAAAAEak/3KfGsZ-_05M/s1600/CC_2012_web.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-jYZ2GZ4TI/Urcb0ytsjAI/AAAAAAAAEak/3KfGsZ-_05M/s640/CC_2012_web.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />2013<br />&nbsp;We had another professional photo shoot this year and again it turned out great. But this year we included some more shots on the back of these fabulous cards I got for attending a photo conference from ACI&nbsp; photo lab. The layout was a free card from MCP Actions that I modified to my layout and tastes but it really helps to start with a good base.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0kElRoyYmRY/UrcglULKodI/AAAAAAAAEbo/0NJ4iYqTtD0/s1600/CC_2013_web_front.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0kElRoyYmRY/UrcglULKodI/AAAAAAAAEbo/0NJ4iYqTtD0/s640/CC_2013_web_front.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mI6AAWaAoyc/UrchJfx6EKI/AAAAAAAAEbw/tXwAnVpV5X8/s1600/CC_2013_web_back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mI6AAWaAoyc/UrchJfx6EKI/AAAAAAAAEbw/tXwAnVpV5X8/s640/CC_2013_web_back.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year !<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/12/11-years-of-our-family-christmas-cards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-3637204423703509925Wed, 11 Dec 2013 05:37:00 +00002013-12-11T22:17:06.813-06:00ChristmasMy Top Ten Favorite Christmas Songs<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5EBcsLj5zaw/Uqf4zx7Ez9I/AAAAAAAAEU4/m0mr0a4npvY/s1600/chrsitmassongs+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5EBcsLj5zaw/Uqf4zx7Ez9I/AAAAAAAAEU4/m0mr0a4npvY/s640/chrsitmassongs+copy.jpg" width="370" /></a></div>&nbsp;I want to start off by saying that there really isn't a Christmas song I don't like. Nope. Not really.&nbsp; I love to listen and sing along with them starting in November every year.<br /><br />My love affair with Christmas music started with my girl scout leader. Mrs. Casey.&nbsp; She made our troop known for our singing. And every year we would go and perform Christmas carols somewhere&nbsp; or just walk around and carol door to door&nbsp; to raise money. When I got my first job at a grocery store, I would stand there all holiday season long and listen to the non-stop no commercial music for 8 hours at a time. It made cleaning a lot more fun.&nbsp; On to my mall jobs where we got to bring in our own cds to listen to. So I started to amass quite a collection of Christmas cds. This was back before one of the stations here in town would play non-stop Christmas Music and people had Mp3s&nbsp; of course.&nbsp; I can't wait for thanksgiving day every year because that is when it starts. Now even my girls can't wait for the music to begin. It just makes my heart happy thinking about it. <br /><br />These are the songs&nbsp; that mean the most to me....<br /><br />1. Oh holy Night&nbsp; by Lea Michelle from Glee and&nbsp; Josh Groban<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1H4xtRY9V7I" width="560"></iframe><br /><br />&nbsp; <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/MIFH0TUWcBA" width="420"></iframe><br /><br />This is my most favorite of the favorites.&nbsp; And no, these two artist did not do a duet. This song has such power and such feeling. Sung by the right people, this song gives me goosebumps every time. Lea Michelle has such a powerful and clear tone to her voice and the same goes for Josh but in the most manly way. Make sure to listen to these two separatley to appreciate the sound and perfect ton of these two artists.<br /><br />2. Most wonderful time of the year by Andy Williams<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/gFtb3EtjEic" width="420"></iframe><br /><br />Every time i hear this song it just reminds me why I am so happy this time of year.&nbsp; It really just says everything I am already thinking. It makes me want to grab someone's elbow, link up and dance around in a circle. <br /><br />3.&nbsp; Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Judy Garland<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5g4lY8Y3eoo" width="420"></iframe>&nbsp; <br />Meet me in Saint Louis is one of my all time favorite musicals and not just because it based on my hometown.&nbsp; It's&nbsp; a great old fashioned story line, a great set of songs and a great message of family. It gets me every time {sniff sniff} Here's a little clip via YouTube.<br /><br />4. Happy Holidays by Andy williams<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/MhShYpOMENw" width="560"></iframe>&nbsp; <br />This is an inside joke with my dad's family. Basically, by the time we would get to Grandma's house around lunch time on Christmas day, most of the kids would already be fighting and arguing with each other or the parents.&nbsp; Get it ?"Happy" holidays.<br /><br />5. Baby, It's cold outside&nbsp; by Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/t_OcQOj4iG4" width="420"></iframe>&nbsp; <br />Yes, I know they got divorced but I like this version of the song.&nbsp; They are super cute together and you know when they recorded it they were still really in love.&nbsp; <br /><br />6. Rockin' around the Christmas tree by Brenda Lee<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bnIqLlBwzrc" width="420"></iframe>&nbsp; <br /><br />I started liking this song because of the scene in Home Alone when Kevin has the whole house rigged to look like there is a party when there isn't.&nbsp; It 's such a fun&nbsp; happy Christmas song that I can't help but dance along to. I love making cookies while listening to this song. K has even started to sing along.<br /><br />7. The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SOszvL9lgSs" width="560"></iframe> <br />&nbsp;Who doesn't hear this song and think of Christmas? Such a classic. I'm sure it's been used in millions of movies, tv shows and commercials over the years.<br /><br /><br />8. Christmas time is here from Charlie Brown<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Hajwg6kxpQ4" width="420"></iframe>&nbsp; <br />This is just a song from my childhood when there weren't fifty million holiday shows. There were just a few and Charlie Brown Christmas was one of them.&nbsp; Whenever I hear the song, I can see Charlie Brown and his friends walking around in the snow.<br /><br />9. Mele Kalikiamaka byBing Crosby<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hEvGKUXW0iI" width="420"></iframe> Ok, this one is just because of<i> National Lampoon Christmas Vacation </i>which happens to be mine and my husbands favorite Christmas movie to watch together (without the kids around)&nbsp; It's a fun upbeat Christmas song that just makes me want to hula while wrapping&nbsp; gifts and drinking cocoa. Hey, don't laugh. <br /><br />10. Feliz Navidad by JoseFeliciano<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wGuCvFdrWPg" width="420"></iframe> <br />Again,&nbsp; another fun un-traditional song that everyone knows the words to and makes you happy when you sing it. Way to many years in retail working the customer service while listening to this&nbsp; song.<br /><br /><br />What are your favorite songs/artists this time of year?&nbsp; I think I may have to&nbsp; write a part two to this post.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <a href="http://bloomdesignsonline.com/" target="_blank">Bloom Designs</a><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> - <a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-top-ten-favorite-christmas-songs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-2976411633855635172Sun, 10 Nov 2013 02:48:00 +00002013-11-09T20:48:21.187-06:0030 Days of ThankfulPhotographyThirty Days of Thanks: Day 9 : A Good Veterinarian<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RY0YjfFsUmU/Un7ydlUq-eI/AAAAAAAAERI/IMsp3qT5aXo/s1600/IMG_0535+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RY0YjfFsUmU/Un7ydlUq-eI/AAAAAAAAERI/IMsp3qT5aXo/s640/IMG_0535+copy.JPG" width="640" /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Good animal vets are like good&nbsp; people doctors, you have to like them and&nbsp; you have to trust them.&nbsp; We have know our veterinarian since before I was born,&nbsp; he is a friend of my father's.&nbsp; He's been doing this a long while and has the experience that the fresh out of vet school vets just don't have.&nbsp; I hope he never retires but when he does, it will be hard to trust someone as much as we trust him. He does hire&nbsp; newer baby docs and he seems to help them learn what they need to know. <br /><br />&nbsp;Our dog, Louie, has been having some issues lately and we've been visiting the vet more than we like but as with older people , it kinda comes with the territory.&nbsp; We hope that he will be with us as long as he can.&nbsp; But we know he's in the best hands he can be. If you are in Saint Louis County, Mike Klingler at Valley Vet is the guy for you. <br /><br />Valley Veterinarian Clinic<br />590 Vance Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088<br /><table class="ts intrlu" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding-top: 1px; width: 28px;" valign="top"><br /></td><td style="color: #222222; line-height: 1.24;" valign="top"><nobr><span>(636) 225-1155</span></nobr></td></tr></tbody></table>http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/11/thirty-days-of-thanks-day-9-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-3298897963057425477Fri, 08 Nov 2013 19:33:00 +00002013-11-08T20:37:46.108-06:0030 Days of ThankfulSelfThirty Days of Thanks: The first 8 days<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eg2ZQdMTAB0/Un07zP5YUeI/AAAAAAAAEQc/z8tFg0PNGvg/s1600/IMG_1652+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eg2ZQdMTAB0/Un07zP5YUeI/AAAAAAAAEQc/z8tFg0PNGvg/s640/IMG_1652+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I know you've seen this going on all over the internet so I'll spare you the redundancy.&nbsp; I want to be more thankful for the good in my life and stop dwelling on the bad. It seems to be a genetic trait with my family so I'm fighting an uphill battle.&nbsp; In true Emily style here I am eight days in and trying to play catch up.( In my defense, we've been passing around a cold at my house. I love how we share.)<br /><br />So here I go:<br /><br /><i>Day&nbsp; 1:&nbsp; Fall&nbsp;</i><br /><i>&nbsp;</i>I love the colors, the textures, and the smells of Fall.&nbsp; I wish we actually had more days with Fall temperatures here in Saint Louis. We seem to slip right into winter. But<i> I will </i>enjoy them and photograph them as long as I can.<i><br /></i><br /><br /><i>Day 2: My health </i><br /><br />With the thick of the winter cold season now upon us around here in Saint Louis,&nbsp; I'm thankful that ,for now, in my family that's all we have to be worried about.... Colds. There are so many other people dealing with such horrible illnesses and life threatening /altering things that I'm thankful right now for the health of my family. May it continue to be strong.<br /><br /><i>Day 3: A van that works and is still under warranty</i><br />This year we finally took the plunge and bought a van.&nbsp; I know we only have to kids and two dogs but man, it is super nice to have a van on a daily basis let alone for long road trips.&nbsp; Last week, one of the spark plugs went bad and it needed a&nbsp; computer upgrade and this and that. But it was under warranty and it didn't cost us anything. pheww ( forehead swipe)<br /><br /><i>Day 4: Clients that value my photography</i><br /><br />I'm a photographer. I love taking photos and one of the only things I love more than taking them is knowing that someone else likes the images I am creating.&nbsp; I am by no means 100% happy with my craft yet but when folks tell you they love them. That makes all of the learning, practicing, reading, and everything else worth it.<br /><br /><i>Day 5: Trader Joe's</i><br />I LOVE this store. It's affordable and most everything in there is free of preservatives, high fructose corn syrup and a host of other things that my body just can't tolerate.&nbsp; I don't feel bad feeding my kids anything from there. It's where I discovered my love of almond milk and fresh pineapple juice. Let's no forget about how friendly the people are there. Most of the staff are super friendly and glad to be there.<br /><br />Day 6: Central Heating<br /><br />It's only going to get colder and colder in the STL and I am so thankful that we have a house with central heating that works very well.&nbsp; I'm always cold. Ask my hubby.&nbsp; I don't know why. It could be because I'm petite and little or just because that's the way I was made. I'm just glad my house is warm when it needs to be warm. <br /><br /><br />Day 7: A Dentist that rocks<br /><br />I've been seeing ( now my whole family does) Dr. Ron since I was 11. I'm going to be 36. That's 25 years. He's is an awesome guy that makes you feel like family. Now my girls can't wait to see him twice a year.&nbsp; He has a tiny little place but that's all he needs. That and a prize treasure chest filled with goodies. He's in is 50s now and I don't want to think about when I'll have to get a new dentist because I hope he works past retirement age.&nbsp; Right now&nbsp; I'll just be thankful he's OUR dentist.<br /><br /><br />Day 8 : Puffs plus with lotion<br /><br />Yes, I know it's not a deep thing. Now that I have my first fall/winter cold&nbsp; I am so glad someone thought to invent a product that wouldn't make my nose raw with the 24 hours of blowing and wiping I'm doing at this very moment.&nbsp; Being sick sucks. This one little thing makes it a little easier.http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/11/thirty-days-of-thankful-first-8-days.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-7647202165235102313Tue, 02 Jul 2013 18:34:00 +00002013-07-02T13:50:16.741-05:00DisneyDIYfeltMickey MouseVacationHanging Felt Mickey Mouse Countdown to Disney World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TinXD9lBK8M/Ucr89yVfX5I/AAAAAAAAEKo/zpcIfPI_FsY/s1600/IMG_6135_text_+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TinXD9lBK8M/Ucr89yVfX5I/AAAAAAAAEKo/zpcIfPI_FsY/s640/IMG_6135_text_+copy.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br />Ok, I know there are a million and two different ways you can countdown to Disney World. And they are very cute and very easy but you know me... I like to be different.&nbsp; I had seen something like this done for Christmas, I think with a tree and it was an advent calender.<br /><br />I&nbsp; had sketched it out in my trusty notebook and then&nbsp; went into Photoshop to smooth out the rough edges and&nbsp; figure everything out without having to cut anything ....yet. The red square was 24"x 24". The Mickey head was 19" wide and 16.5" tall. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IZQEGGai_3U/Ucr7wbF2ryI/AAAAAAAAEKA/mBcmBHEQhVQ/s1600/felt+mickey_coutndown+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IZQEGGai_3U/Ucr7wbF2ryI/AAAAAAAAEKA/mBcmBHEQhVQ/s320/felt+mickey_coutndown+copy.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />When I got my design all figured out,&nbsp; I printed out just the letters so I could cut them out of felt.&nbsp; I literally took the printout , laid it over the felt and cut them both together.&nbsp; I do have a new Silhouette machine and I bet you could cut felt with it but I don't have a fabric blade yet.&nbsp; That will come soon enough , I'm sure.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BTxq1rEqxlg/Ucr76mQWg7I/AAAAAAAAEKY/IZt7wJx__8o/s1600/IMG_3760+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BTxq1rEqxlg/Ucr76mQWg7I/AAAAAAAAEKY/IZt7wJx__8o/s640/IMG_3760+copy.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zSQuGgl6BVk/Ucr76qljmeI/AAAAAAAAEKU/yTDXIvLnRGA/s1600/IMG_3761+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zSQuGgl6BVk/Ucr76qljmeI/AAAAAAAAEKU/yTDXIvLnRGA/s640/IMG_3761+copy.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I also went to Hobby Lobby and got a huge piece of red felt to be my background.&nbsp; I designed it to be 24x24" so I have a bunch leftover but I'm sure I'll find something to do with it later.<br /><br />I took the red felt and&nbsp; sewed it together around a wooden dowel rod. Then I attached the cute , yellow ribbon I bought from Hobby Lobby&nbsp; last year. <br /><br />The mickey head that will be the cut up to be the countdown was a little more difficult to do. I again printed out the mickey head in pieces form Photoshop and then taped them back together and cut out the shape.&nbsp; Then I took my felt, a yard stick, and some chalk. and made some marks on the backside of the felt. Then cut them with a good pair of scissors. I really do need to get myself a rotary cutter.&nbsp; I bet it would be easier.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fOW_1NjefPc/Ucr7vpipv-I/AAAAAAAAEJg/WxcSg1Ffr64/s1600/IMG_4040+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fOW_1NjefPc/Ucr7vpipv-I/AAAAAAAAEJg/WxcSg1Ffr64/s640/IMG_4040+copy.JPG" height="456" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CenZtPIr8io/Ucr7vtnoL5I/AAAAAAAAEJk/EuBNilzXy-g/s1600/IMG_4044+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CenZtPIr8io/Ucr7vtnoL5I/AAAAAAAAEJk/EuBNilzXy-g/s640/IMG_4044+copy.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v5oH9Ips6cc/Ucr7vlidFGI/AAAAAAAAEJw/o8gV4wf-Z7Y/s1600/IMG_4047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v5oH9Ips6cc/Ucr7vlidFGI/AAAAAAAAEJw/o8gV4wf-Z7Y/s640/IMG_4047.jpg" height="608" width="640" /></a></div><br />I wanted to give my girls guidelines as they are building their Mickey head. I thought about using my Silhouette machine but I haven't&nbsp; done too much with heat transfer vinyl.&nbsp; I wanted to keep it simple.&nbsp; My mom suggested at just use a Sharpie and trace around the shapes and be done.&nbsp; It worked out great.&nbsp; The kids don't care about fancy and now it looks like a big numbered puzzle to them. K is very good with her numbers and this helps her know which square to put it in next, even though counting backwards it still a little awkward to her.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XSOxGDmLmP0/Ucr7wHyT_YI/AAAAAAAAEKE/reM3993JV6Q/s1600/IMG_6137+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XSOxGDmLmP0/Ucr7wHyT_YI/AAAAAAAAEKE/reM3993JV6Q/s640/IMG_6137+copy.jpg" height="414" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8YjFATElZBo/Ucr7wHHCTZI/AAAAAAAAEKI/GEAlz94hUGY/s1600/IMG_6139+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8YjFATElZBo/Ucr7wHHCTZI/AAAAAAAAEKI/GEAlz94hUGY/s640/IMG_6139+copy.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/07/hanging-felt-mickey-mouse-countdown-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-3604604943969045973Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:15:00 +00002013-06-28T16:15:24.198-05:00Bye Bye Google Friend Connect, Hello BlogLovin !!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4773409" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6JzodfdkgA/Uc36PbcfFpI/AAAAAAAAELE/KX1JwbXzuHo/s1600/followtobloglovin.jpg" height="326" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I know I've seen this same message all over the bloggy world this week but I wanted to make sure to let all you guys know if you didn't already that Google Friend Connect and Google reader are shutting down as of Monday.&nbsp; I didn't want to miss what my other bloggy friends were saying so I&nbsp; signed up for Blog Lovin and I love it! You get to see little snapshots of everyone's posts to decide if you want to read it now or later. You can also set it up to send you one email a day with new posts or as they get published.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rhKOY-ifYPM/Uc38Gygi3WI/AAAAAAAAELY/h-ouChgeuvY/s902/BL_ss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rhKOY-ifYPM/Uc38Gygi3WI/AAAAAAAAELY/h-ouChgeuvY/s902/BL_ss.jpg" height="640" width="622" /></a></div><br />Please come follow me over!&nbsp; I'll miss you if you don't&nbsp; :) and you'll miss me and then we'll cry&nbsp; and sob.&nbsp; "Ain't no body got time for that!"&nbsp; Hee Hee<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4773409" target="_blank">Come follow Entirely Emily on BlogLovin</a><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/06/bye-bye-google-friend-connect-hello.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-8102494520039724237Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:02:00 +00002013-06-26T16:02:56.697-05:00autograph bookautographsDisneyDIYMickey MouseVacationWalt Disney World Autograph Books<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lyvgV_9fOEM/UZeKg73g0YI/AAAAAAAAEHc/C5ci7sRk6Fw/s1600/IMG_4541+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lyvgV_9fOEM/UZeKg73g0YI/AAAAAAAAEHc/C5ci7sRk6Fw/s1600/IMG_4541+copy.jpg" width="604" /></a></div>I have to say I was super excited about the whole getting autographs thing down at Disney world.&nbsp;&nbsp; I've&nbsp; been seeing all kinds of cool autograph books that other bloggers and Etsy folk have made. Of course , I wanted to make some of my own. My kid's loved them.<br /><br />I wanted a big sturdy book with a strong back and front cover because this thing is going to take some abuse, I'm sure of it.&nbsp; Someone else I read said to make sure that you have the space to be able to put pictures of the kids with the characters. I knew then I was looking for a 5x7"&nbsp; size notebook of some sort. I went and looked at Michaels and they had some with strong cardboard backs but thin yellow paper covers.&nbsp; Boo.&nbsp; <br /><br />I went ahead and bought a whole bunch of Disney scrapbook paper and stickers. Along with some plain colored/patterned paper for accents. <br /><br />Then I went to Hobby Lobby and Ta Da !&nbsp; I found some. They say they are for watercolor and mixed media. The pages are nice and thick and both the front and back covers are strong cardboard.&nbsp; Yipee!&nbsp; I was very happy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dmibJsx_HwM/UZeKaBYbc3I/AAAAAAAAEG8/IfJqG4xIA-c/s1600/IMG_4526+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dmibJsx_HwM/UZeKaBYbc3I/AAAAAAAAEG8/IfJqG4xIA-c/s1600/IMG_4526+copy.jpg" width="628" /></a></div><br /><br />I was trying to figure out how to make the paper fit the front cover so I took the original cover of the sketchbooks and used it as a template and cut away.&nbsp; I even cut all of the little holes out. Then I cut a slit through the middle of each other holes to pop the little ends around the ring part of the sketch pad.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h3T_EN26ZO4/UZeKTWCo_BI/AAAAAAAAEG0/NQ99jYhywBU/s1600/IMG_4525+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h3T_EN26ZO4/UZeKTWCo_BI/AAAAAAAAEG0/NQ99jYhywBU/s1600/IMG_4525+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v9TXb9u6SoY/UZeKbZ8N_QI/AAAAAAAAEHE/lhxVVndow2c/s1600/IMG_4528+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v9TXb9u6SoY/UZeKbZ8N_QI/AAAAAAAAEHE/lhxVVndow2c/s1600/IMG_4528+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jRf6kcP5fRI/UZeKcwDuX8I/AAAAAAAAEHM/2x8n8shrCaU/s1600/IMG_4530+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jRf6kcP5fRI/UZeKcwDuX8I/AAAAAAAAEHM/2x8n8shrCaU/s1600/IMG_4530+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;I took some spray adhesive I ahd , went in the garage , sprayed and then quickly but carefully&nbsp; put down the paper.&nbsp; You have to be fast with that stuff. It wanted to stick right away and&nbsp; I almost lost a piece of my paper. I kinda freaked out a little.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tfkML2beC6E/UZeKeeLH3sI/AAAAAAAAEHU/PEnNCv4ssmw/s1600/IMG_4540+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tfkML2beC6E/UZeKeeLH3sI/AAAAAAAAEHU/PEnNCv4ssmw/s1600/IMG_4540+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Then I created some vinyl letters and mickey head with my Silhouette machine. What can I say.... that 's things awesome! Also I added the stickers I bought and we had some books! To add an extra layer of protection , I Modge Podged everything.&nbsp; I figured it would keep everything more in place and keep some dirt off of the paper.&nbsp; <br /><br />I listened to what everyone else said about the thick retractable Sharpies and Office Max happened to have a sale on them for .50!&nbsp; I got K her green and S her blue.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-an-xVopuDI8/UZeKiZr7-gI/AAAAAAAAEHk/ykS8XWfnjv0/s1600/IMG_4542+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-an-xVopuDI8/UZeKiZr7-gI/AAAAAAAAEHk/ykS8XWfnjv0/s1600/IMG_4542+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJrtv8Vrfgo/UZeKj9fccbI/AAAAAAAAEHs/e7zYaMk0ToU/s1600/IMG_4543+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AJrtv8Vrfgo/UZeKj9fccbI/AAAAAAAAEHs/e7zYaMk0ToU/s1600/IMG_4543+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also didn't want the insides of the covers to be bare so I modge podged those as well. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qJCDeAvMj3g/UZeKlJZsNvI/AAAAAAAAEH0/GaUuDBuQ9sQ/s1600/IMG_4544+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qJCDeAvMj3g/UZeKlJZsNvI/AAAAAAAAEH0/GaUuDBuQ9sQ/s1600/IMG_4544+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mmywa1ZaHVE/UZeKmixFkfI/AAAAAAAAEH8/nkFE1l-gy_A/s1600/IMG_4545+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mmywa1ZaHVE/UZeKmixFkfI/AAAAAAAAEH8/nkFE1l-gy_A/s1600/IMG_4545+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here are some pics of just two of the autographs we got. They are all so cute.&nbsp; I'm also going to put a picture of each girl with the character by the page they signed. So they can open them up and see them anytime. The girls LLLLOOOVVVEEDDD getting the autographs!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEWiUjeI_iU/Ucm88_QayaI/AAAAAAAAEI8/hSBlZEy39jg/s1600/IMG_6129+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nEWiUjeI_iU/Ucm88_QayaI/AAAAAAAAEI8/hSBlZEy39jg/s640/IMG_6129+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A6Mi3ipkNWg/Ucm881AtkGI/AAAAAAAAEJA/tyXtw_fRorU/s1600/IMG_6131+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A6Mi3ipkNWg/Ucm881AtkGI/AAAAAAAAEJA/tyXtw_fRorU/s640/IMG_6131+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We got Lady and the Tramp too!&nbsp; You have to go into Tony's and ask the ladies at the front desk. They'll take your books in back and bring them back to you with their little paw prints on them. awww :)<br /><br />Have you made a book like this before? Let me know. I'd love to come check them out and pin them.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/06/walt-disney-world-autograph-books.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-7860883575691346322Tue, 14 May 2013 16:26:00 +00002013-05-14T11:26:15.635-05:00DisneyDIYMickey MousePressed PenniesVacationPressed Penny Containers for Disney World {with Silhouette file download }<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_ax2GvawAL4/UYGJ-OiOiMI/AAAAAAAAEF0/6RDp4N-kOkw/s1600/WDW_moneyholders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="620" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_ax2GvawAL4/UYGJ-OiOiMI/AAAAAAAAEF0/6RDp4N-kOkw/s640/WDW_moneyholders.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Do you know what one of the cheapest souvenirs is at any theme park or tourist attraction?.....Pressed Pennies!! <br /><br />Normally they cost around 51 cents. That&nbsp; is 50 cents and the penny to press.&nbsp; We get them at the <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/06/things-i-love-about-stlouis-saint-louis.html" target="_blank">Zoo </a>here in Saint Louis, <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/05/things-i-love-about-stlouis-grants-farm.html" target="_blank">Grant's Farm</a> and the Transportation Museum just to name a few. The girls love them and I love how inexpensive they are. <br /><br />I've seen all over the web how to use Mini M&amp;M containers to hold your money for your pressed pennies.&nbsp; You take&nbsp; 2 quarters, 1 penny, 2 quarters, 1 penny, 2 quarters, 1 penny, 2 quarters, 1 penny.....until you fill up the container.&nbsp; I had been looking for the Mini M&amp;Ms with no luck&nbsp; but around Easter I found these really long special Easter colored ones.&nbsp; They looked kinda big but I hadn't found the small ones yet until 2 weeks after Easter at Party City.&nbsp; Of course. The big ones looked like too much the smaller ones looked too small. They only way to figure it out was too see how much we could fit in each one. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-orxoEv_klC0/UYGJ1q0MmeI/AAAAAAAAEFM/V_k0cxTtdTk/s1600/IMG_4113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-orxoEv_klC0/UYGJ1q0MmeI/AAAAAAAAEFM/V_k0cxTtdTk/s640/IMG_4113.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>One roll of quarters will get us 20 pressed pennies. Our books hold 36. I filled up the larger penny holder and got 30 pressed pennies worth of money in there =$15.30. And I put the remaining $6 in the smaller container.&nbsp; We could get more but with all of the other souvenirs we are getting, I think we're good. <br /><br />I wanted to be clean and simple. I went into my Silhouette program and created some mickey head shapes and their names to put on the side. I used the Paper Source vinyl that I bought from Hobby Lobby.&nbsp; It's kinda silly though because K loves green and S loves blue so I really didn't need to put names on them at all.&nbsp; You could even just use the cool stickers&nbsp; that you can find at any hobby store.&nbsp; I saw a ton when I was shopping for all of my Disney crafts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4RQwJknmyRo/UYGJ8cFth_I/AAAAAAAAEFs/wdqAgit6brE/s1600/SS_Pennyholders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4RQwJknmyRo/UYGJ8cFth_I/AAAAAAAAEFs/wdqAgit6brE/s640/SS_Pennyholders.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />The mickey head shapes were about a 1x1" size&nbsp; so they wouldn't wrap around the tubes too much when they were places on. And the font I used was <a href="http://www.dafont.com/cheri.font" target="_blank">Cheri</a>.&nbsp; It's so cute.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jGzJo2koyFk/UYGJ7gECsaI/AAAAAAAAEFk/y94-Hk7qqU4/s1600/IMG_4160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jGzJo2koyFk/UYGJ7gECsaI/AAAAAAAAEFk/y94-Hk7qqU4/s640/IMG_4160.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T7AG7_8RA3Y/UYGJ4A04hwI/AAAAAAAAEFU/OjsHEK9gK-0/s1600/IMG_4135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T7AG7_8RA3Y/UYGJ4A04hwI/AAAAAAAAEFU/OjsHEK9gK-0/s640/IMG_4135.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BGP55rykJ88/UYGJ6ZTiDVI/AAAAAAAAEFc/baWrwEH-kLM/s1600/IMG_4138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BGP55rykJ88/UYGJ6ZTiDVI/AAAAAAAAEFc/baWrwEH-kLM/s400/IMG_4138.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />Pardon the bad Photoshop on the tubes.&nbsp; I forgot to take the pictures until after I put their names on the tubes. Whoops.<br /><br />Super easy and super cute. <br /><br />Here is the Silhouette file you can download : <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwN8BOfyMc7-WmhWUHFHdGZSdzA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Mickey Silhouette File</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-56OT5fufN0E/UYfNUEYyZjI/AAAAAAAAEGI/77vyqR5Gsqs/s1600/IMG_4197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="392" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-56OT5fufN0E/UYfNUEYyZjI/AAAAAAAAEGI/77vyqR5Gsqs/s640/IMG_4197.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/05/pressed-penny-containers-for-disney.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-6652424329278803123Mon, 06 May 2013 13:23:00 +00002013-05-06T18:58:37.130-05:00DisneyDIYDownloadsPressed PenniesSilhouette FilesVacationPressed Penny Books for Disney World ( with Silhouette Files )<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XMInIyN9brw/UX_wKGKg7hI/AAAAAAAAEEI/VzNK521h-qg/s1600/WDW_pennybooks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XMInIyN9brw/UX_wKGKg7hI/AAAAAAAAEEI/VzNK521h-qg/s400/WDW_pennybooks.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><br /><i>So begins my " May: Month of the Mouse" series. There are 6 parts to this series in anticipation of our trip to Walt Disney World. {squeal} </i><br /><br /><br />My girls love getting pressed pennies as souvenirs whenever we go to any kind of tourist attraction like our <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/06/things-i-love-about-stlouis-saint-louis.html" target="_blank">Zoo</a> or <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/05/things-i-love-about-stlouis-grants-farm.html" target="_blank">Grant's Farm</a>. <br /><br />When I found out that&nbsp; WDW had then and there were something like&nbsp; over 500&nbsp; different kinds, I was super stoked. This would keep them busy and&nbsp; maybe distracted from all of the other more expensive stuff there.&nbsp; Don't get me wrong, we're going to let them get a bunch of other stuff too but I wanted to keep it to a minimum. <br /><br />I saw on Diseystore.com that they had penny books but they were like&nbsp; $20 a piece. Ah....no way.&nbsp; I went to my trusty friend Google and typed in Pressed penny books and up popped Ebay.&nbsp; Normally Ebay and I don't get along. I've had some bad luck but I ordered two of the <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/170509559514?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&amp;_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649" target="_blank">pressed penny books</a> from<br />&nbsp;seller tranzcollection&nbsp; for $4.69 a piece and then they discount the shipping when you buy more than one. Pretty sweet, right?<br /><br />They are 3.5" inches wide and&nbsp; 6.5"&nbsp; inches tall black with&nbsp; 44 openings, 36 pennies and 8 quarters.&nbsp; There is a front that's not too pretty and a back I can decorate... so I will :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t9Xgk3JG0Z4/UX_vi5Zv2FI/AAAAAAAAEDg/Z6fuleqOYcQ/s1600/IMG_4115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="498" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t9Xgk3JG0Z4/UX_vi5Zv2FI/AAAAAAAAEDg/Z6fuleqOYcQ/s640/IMG_4115.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I wanted to keep it simple since it's a small space so not a lot of decor on these. And I wanted to use my Silhouette machine my hubby got me for Christmas and make it with vinyl&nbsp; but I'm sure you could do any and all of this with paper and maybe a little ModgePodge to help it stick on?<br /><br />K loves green and Mickey Mouse. S loves blue and Tinkerbell.&nbsp; That made my design decisions easy I went online and found some images I liked and imported them into Silhouette deluxe edition to create my cutouts.&nbsp; I also used the font <a href="http://www.dafont.com/walt-disney.font" target="_blank">Waltograph</a> since it looks all Disney-like.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CycPZOs4liw/UYGIsrksBzI/AAAAAAAAEFA/RXxeustEmkc/s1600/SS_pennybooks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="378" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CycPZOs4liw/UYGIsrksBzI/AAAAAAAAEFA/RXxeustEmkc/s640/SS_pennybooks.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">screen shot of my window open in Silhouette</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M5DNc0E9oKk/UYGIr3D1u7I/AAAAAAAAEE4/Umv69SyDCOA/s1600/SS_pennybookBkgd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M5DNc0E9oKk/UYGIr3D1u7I/AAAAAAAAEE4/Umv69SyDCOA/s640/SS_pennybookBkgd.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6b69u55q74U/UYGG96UQmgI/AAAAAAAAEEo/Fwlf4q-n7HM/s1600/SS_pennybooks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><br />After the designs were ready I cut them out and&nbsp; applied them to the books...voila! I did have to double up my vinyl cutouts on the plain green color. It was very kinda transparent. It was Paper Source brand from Hobby Lobby.&nbsp; The price was great but maybe that's what you get . In fact , all of the vinyl used for this was this brand.&nbsp; I thought it cut well and did the job.&nbsp; They have a bunch of colors available and I don't have to order off the internet in a pinch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-baLH45g17aU/UX_vj-vaYKI/AAAAAAAAEDo/HqZgD3H-QJg/s1600/IMG_4118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-baLH45g17aU/UX_vj-vaYKI/AAAAAAAAEDo/HqZgD3H-QJg/s640/IMG_4118.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SWdJXlnTiLQ/UX_vk-qPCsI/AAAAAAAAEDw/_3DewvaOdWo/s1600/IMG_4121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SWdJXlnTiLQ/UX_vk-qPCsI/AAAAAAAAEDw/_3DewvaOdWo/s640/IMG_4121.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Now they aren't as plain as they were before.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zWCJzp8EJk4/UYGG9OhkffI/AAAAAAAAEEg/xEZvRQf5w38/s1600/IMG_4154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zWCJzp8EJk4/UYGG9OhkffI/AAAAAAAAEEg/xEZvRQf5w38/s640/IMG_4154.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />I created separate files for the solid color cutouts and then the silhouettes of the characters and test. You can&nbsp; download the files I created here.&nbsp; I hope they come in handy for somebody?<br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwN8BOfyMc7-X3JiRGdINDZxYjA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Penny Book Micky and Tink Designs Silhouette File</a><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwN8BOfyMc7-TXhfQmhjZHlMclU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Solid Color&nbsp; Background Silhouette File</a><br /><i><br />( My opinions are all my own about everything in this post.&nbsp; Nobody gave me or paid me for anything)</i><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/05/pressed-penny-books-for-disney-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-8997405335874684838Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:57:00 +00002013-04-23T10:15:56.129-05:00DisneyFamilyMickey MouseVacationWe're going to Disney World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RbKKO4J4BYw/UXWyEb575II/AAAAAAAAEDQ/DwKAAyCvQk8/s1600/mickeyicon_0513+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RbKKO4J4BYw/UXWyEb575II/AAAAAAAAEDQ/DwKAAyCvQk8/s320/mickeyicon_0513+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i>I've missed&nbsp; you guys so much.&nbsp; Life happens and I just couldn't get motivated to get back into it for a while.&nbsp; I've been reading everyone else's blogs and missing doing my own.&nbsp; I hope I can at least talk to you guys once or twice a week. But&nbsp; let's get back to the matter at hand......</i><br /><br />Yes!!! We are finally going to Disney World with the girls!! I can't wait. I'm so excited and I hope they are to :)<br /><br />I've been before............ in 1982 ( remember..I'm the oldest girl in all the pictures. Get ready for the gawkiness)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riZwE22Lv-g/UXVa3hyZAMI/AAAAAAAAECk/TgPvUi01blQ/s1600/WDW_1982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riZwE22Lv-g/UXVa3hyZAMI/AAAAAAAAECk/TgPvUi01blQ/s640/WDW_1982.jpg" width="418" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gotta love the eighties, am I right? </td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1983....</b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HO3Mu4ZlBAo/UXVa3xKYwrI/AAAAAAAAEC4/EU4KMbdF940/s1600/WDW_1983.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="444" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HO3Mu4ZlBAo/UXVa3xKYwrI/AAAAAAAAEC4/EU4KMbdF940/s640/WDW_1983.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(I'm the one on the left)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1987........</b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhRoAC_pPiU/UXVa304YvBI/AAAAAAAAEDA/ZAmv7sgLZ74/s1600/WDW_1987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhRoAC_pPiU/UXVa304YvBI/AAAAAAAAEDA/ZAmv7sgLZ74/s640/WDW_1987.jpg" width="442" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have no words for that whole outfit I'm wearing(blue shorts) and the hair</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>and 1994.........</b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DyXQkcWCuJo/UXVa4hCH8SI/AAAAAAAAEC8/Okatl5SAZHA/s1600/WDW_1994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DyXQkcWCuJo/UXVa4hCH8SI/AAAAAAAAEC8/Okatl5SAZHA/s640/WDW_1994.jpg" width="450" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and this one with all the fanny packs... yikes</td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp;but my hubby and girls have never been.&nbsp; We thought about waiting until they were both a bit older and were able to ride some more of the rides. But when my Aunt recently passed away, it reminded me how short life is and how you never know what is going to happen.&nbsp; Why wait? <br /><br />I talked with my good friend, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WishUponAStarWithHeather" target="_blank">Heather</a>, who had just recently&nbsp; become a certified Disney travel agent with <a href="http://www.wishuponastarwithus.com/heather/" target="_blank">Wish A Upon A Star With Us</a> and she hooked us up. She's actually there&nbsp; as we speak doing some more training. I can't wait to hear any new stuff she finds out. She can work with you completely over the phone and online. She can also send you stuff in the mail.&nbsp; I had been before but there is SO MUCH MORE to do and see since&nbsp; the last time we went and I wasn't the one doing the planning last time when I was 16, my mom was. <br /><br />Decisions, decisions, decisions.....<br /><br />....which hotel is best for you and your budget?<br />.... and do you or don't you get the meal plan? <br />.... do you buy the Photo Pass or Photo Pass +?<br />.... do you trade pins or don't you? <br />.... To nap or not to nap?<br />.... since we'll have a car and staying on property , do we drive ourselves or use the buses?<br /><br /><br />My head was spinning for a while.&nbsp; I'm sure some of the stuff we won't figure out until we go.&nbsp; I know I've read a million and two blogs to hear about everyone else's experiences.&nbsp; I learn something new from everyone I read. Really, all of the websites out there are awesome.<br /><br />Here are a few of the ones I liked the best . Heather told me about a bunch of them and some I found on my own via Pinterest.&nbsp; Check out my<a href="http://pinterest.com/entirelyemily/disney/" target="_blank"> Disney Pinterest board</a> to see all of my Disney stuff.<br /><br /><a href="http://allears.net/index.html" target="_blank">All Ears</a>&nbsp; ( loved that they had menus for all of the restaurants on this one. This should save us a bunch of time wandering around)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mousesavers.com/" target="_blank">Mouse Savers&nbsp;&nbsp; </a> ( this one had alot of tips for saving money on food and souvenirs)<br /><br /><a href="http://wdwprepschool.com/" target="_blank">Walt Disney World Prep School(she has so many great tips and facts. She is so thorough. I can't even tell you everything I learned. </a><br /><br /><a href="http://kennythepirate.com/" target="_blank">Kenny the Pirate(This guy tells you where to find all of the characters while you are at the parks. Invaluable if you want autographs)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://touringplans.com/" target="_blank">Touring Plans</a><br /><br />of course <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">Disney World.com</a><br /><br />I'll let you know how it goes but until then I had to get ready with some Disney crafts of course. They'll be coming soon. I'll have&nbsp; pressed penny book decor, penny holder decor, mickey countdown,&nbsp; autograph books, and t-shirts.<br /><br />I can't wait to share.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> - <a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction</a></span><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/04/were-going-to-disney-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-6375470008236187385Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:39:00 +00002013-02-07T15:39:54.030-06:00Emily Hughes PhotographyPhotographyPhotography: Family/Kid Session with C & BBack before Christmas, my super awesome neighbors asked me if I could take some pictures of their young men. These guys are the best so I jumped at the chance to photograph some tween/ teen boys. I brought them to one of my favorite spots. They were really great and did everything I asked them to including "act natural" which meant kinda pounding on each other,head locks, and jokes at each other expense. It was pretty cool. I think I see some senior pictures in my future....right, C?<br /><br />Wanna see more, come over and like my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/EmilyHughesPhotography" target="_blank">Emily Hughes Photography Facebook Page</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rjxKSTwqUpc/URCSQPKgEdI/AAAAAAAAD3k/T9B7nMsoEdg/s1600/IMG_1211+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rjxKSTwqUpc/URCSQPKgEdI/AAAAAAAAD3k/T9B7nMsoEdg/s640/IMG_1211+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aVCb7fXCoWE/URCSQXdED0I/AAAAAAAAD3o/AkcSFK4rsoU/s1600/IMG_1180+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aVCb7fXCoWE/URCSQXdED0I/AAAAAAAAD3o/AkcSFK4rsoU/s640/IMG_1180+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QWwWA0WDNOA/URCSQ1p63SI/AAAAAAAAD30/O7FkMRUNqx8/s1600/IMG_1286+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QWwWA0WDNOA/URCSQ1p63SI/AAAAAAAAD30/O7FkMRUNqx8/s640/IMG_1286+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qo7jq5VF7eE/URCSQm8l4eI/AAAAAAAAD34/rL4qu2HCQTQ/s1600/IMG_1232+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qo7jq5VF7eE/URCSQm8l4eI/AAAAAAAAD34/rL4qu2HCQTQ/s640/IMG_1232+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZRlKjF3LSk/URCSRqoSKHI/AAAAAAAAD4I/K4UvxtLKjAA/s1600/IMG_1320+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZRlKjF3LSk/URCSRqoSKHI/AAAAAAAAD4I/K4UvxtLKjAA/s640/IMG_1320+copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ckb0iMlAZT8/URCSRmbRdTI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/Us_UaRNBsZE/s1600/IMG_1344+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ckb0iMlAZT8/URCSRmbRdTI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/Us_UaRNBsZE/s640/IMG_1344+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mTJ_4UOi5fk/URCSSnyd0CI/AAAAAAAAD4g/xTnzS0EdIGY/s1600/IMG_1532+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mTJ_4UOi5fk/URCSSnyd0CI/AAAAAAAAD4g/xTnzS0EdIGY/s640/IMG_1532+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/02/photography-familykid-session-with-c-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-1285047406746257470Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:59:00 +00002013-01-21T19:59:55.142-06:00Emily Hughes PhotographyPhotographyWeddingSecond Shooting a wedding Part DuexRemember&nbsp; how I <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-adventures-of-second-shotting-at.html">second shot a wedding last year</a>?&nbsp;&nbsp; I was super lucky enough back in the fall of 2012 to get hired on as a Second Shooter for Karen at&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kh-stl.com/">Karen Hendrix Photography</a>.&nbsp; My sister happened to know someone that used her and she posted on her Facebook page that she was looking for a second shooter for 4 fall weddings that she would be shooting.&nbsp; I met with her, found out&nbsp; I could get paid ( woo hoo), and get experience from a pro. How great is that?&nbsp; She interviewed a few other people but I got the position. <br /><br />I really learned alot from Karen about how shooting&nbsp; a wedding works:&nbsp; how to balance your time, the clients needs, and&nbsp; still be creative at the same time.&nbsp;&nbsp; Of the 4 weddings,&nbsp; the first was down at the Four Seasons on the Landing in Downtown Saint Louis.&nbsp; It was quite a first wedding to do with her.... huge wedding party and almost all indoors. Indoor shots are still more of&nbsp; a challenge than the outside shots for me.<br /><br />Here's a little peak and if you want to see more head over to my<a href="http://emilyhughesphotography.blogspot.com/2013/01/second-shooting-wedding-090112.html" target="_blank"> photoblog.</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f5V-MTqZ4y4/UP3yCazoWxI/AAAAAAAAD1k/mqz8O7K9SMc/s1600/IMG_4763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f5V-MTqZ4y4/UP3yCazoWxI/AAAAAAAAD1k/mqz8O7K9SMc/s640/IMG_4763.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-brgCR7U25B8/UP3yCvcOVBI/AAAAAAAAD1o/62YtcJ6z1Ss/s1600/IMG_4782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-brgCR7U25B8/UP3yCvcOVBI/AAAAAAAAD1o/62YtcJ6z1Ss/s640/IMG_4782.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BkNM2SGTF7s/UP3x5KHHLqI/AAAAAAAAD0c/i-yqTQkKlWg/s1600/IMG_4892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BkNM2SGTF7s/UP3x5KHHLqI/AAAAAAAAD0c/i-yqTQkKlWg/s640/IMG_4892.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wdl-h5G08tk/UP3x5wBBd8I/AAAAAAAAD0o/p3LuZVsQCvc/s1600/IMG_4899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wdl-h5G08tk/UP3x5wBBd8I/AAAAAAAAD0o/p3LuZVsQCvc/s640/IMG_4899.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dRI5gPMyjdY/UP3x5rFNWDI/AAAAAAAAD0k/nBg8leAENKk/s1600/IMG_4920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dRI5gPMyjdY/UP3x5rFNWDI/AAAAAAAAD0k/nBg8leAENKk/s640/IMG_4920.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SafkUUVSKy0/UP3x6dQIbDI/AAAAAAAAD0w/4wpfR74ISds/s1600/IMG_5010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SafkUUVSKy0/UP3x6dQIbDI/AAAAAAAAD0w/4wpfR74ISds/s640/IMG_5010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ovs4-TYCock/UP3x7ARPdaI/AAAAAAAAD08/pVXkk8w0D-g/s1600/IMG_5029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ovs4-TYCock/UP3x7ARPdaI/AAAAAAAAD08/pVXkk8w0D-g/s640/IMG_5029.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q6MCJfDm85Y/UP3x78WZ-8I/AAAAAAAAD1E/6FeGIIh1ViA/s1600/IMG_5043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q6MCJfDm85Y/UP3x78WZ-8I/AAAAAAAAD1E/6FeGIIh1ViA/s640/IMG_5043.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-heZXhA4ASgU/UP3x8NRIMcI/AAAAAAAAD1I/DaMOMgF5IXs/s1600/IMG_5134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-heZXhA4ASgU/UP3x8NRIMcI/AAAAAAAAD1I/DaMOMgF5IXs/s640/IMG_5134.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DlS-qnp-618/UP3x8tj4OvI/AAAAAAAAD1U/VNhbJCvOEdA/s1600/IMG_5209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DlS-qnp-618/UP3x8tj4OvI/AAAAAAAAD1U/VNhbJCvOEdA/s640/IMG_5209.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-46ckVdzS5lk/UP3x9Br31cI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/W-sYfXh_3qY/s1600/IMG_5420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-46ckVdzS5lk/UP3x9Br31cI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/W-sYfXh_3qY/s640/IMG_5420.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/01/second-shooting-wedding-part-duex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-1527139786157328006Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:38:00 +00002013-01-15T09:38:17.986-06:00PhotographyWall CollagePhoto Wall CollageYou've heard it before from me.. I have a problem with empty spaces.&nbsp; I can never decide what to put on or in them most of the time.&nbsp; There was the <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/search/label/Mantel%20Decor">mantel situation</a>, the <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/12/monogram-ornament-wreath.html">front door situation</a>, and now it's the giant-empty-space-on-the-wall-behind- the- couch situation. <br /><br /><br />The one thing I did know was that I wanted seamless frames. I saw it on a Pinterest pin and I loved the way it looked. Clean and simple. Your pictures really stand out. And let's face it, they are WAY cheaper than canvases. I knew&nbsp; Micheals had them so I went&nbsp; and wrote down the sizes that they had that would work for the giant wall behind my couch. And since their frames are on sale almost every week,&nbsp; it was very affordable.<br /><br />I was lucky enough to have a&nbsp; roll of white paper here at the house that the girls usually draw on so&nbsp; I took&nbsp; that roll of paper and cut out the exact sizes of the frames and taped them up to the wall to arrange and see what set up we wanted to have.<br /><br /><br />We decided on&nbsp; 3-16"x20"s and&nbsp; 3-12"x 16"s.&nbsp;&nbsp; I went through the past winter's images and being that we had hardly any snow I had to go back&nbsp; another year beyond that. I wanted to stay current but you gotta do what ya gotta do.&nbsp; There are alot of guides/ images on Pinterest and some photographers websites that can give you an&nbsp; idea on configurations. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I0jSZat7jo4/UO0REe7Bd7I/AAAAAAAADyg/98EZiPMOsu0/s1600/IMG_3632+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I0jSZat7jo4/UO0REe7Bd7I/AAAAAAAADyg/98EZiPMOsu0/s640/IMG_3632+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I have an issue with symmetry... I LOVE IT!!!&nbsp;&nbsp; My teachers tried to beat it out of me in art school but the OCD-ness in me can't help it. It calms me. I like when things match or there are two of something. Ahh.....the serenity.<br /><br />When we first started thinking about this space it was fall and&nbsp; since I couldn't decide on the pictures soon enough it has quickly become winter and the holidays so on to the winter pictures we go.<br /><br /><br />&nbsp;My hubby had to help me with eye-balling where I should have the nails.&nbsp; But it looks so nice to finally have something up there.&nbsp; We plan on switching them out with the seasons.&nbsp; I took a ton of cool pictures last spring, summer and&nbsp;&nbsp; just this fall.&nbsp; I can't wait to get them all up next year.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FWDUd8vFmYM/UO0RCuNZU-I/AAAAAAAADyE/ugMHDWj6u5E/s1600/IMG_2177+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FWDUd8vFmYM/UO0RCuNZU-I/AAAAAAAADyE/ugMHDWj6u5E/s640/IMG_2177+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kY8c1GF-g0k/UO0REYEb12I/AAAAAAAADyc/SG_lkSTImvc/s1600/IMG_2266+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kY8c1GF-g0k/UO0REYEb12I/AAAAAAAADyc/SG_lkSTImvc/s640/IMG_2266+copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />So what do you think?&nbsp; Do you need any ideas on how to arrange pictures at your house?&nbsp; I'd love to help you out. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/01/photo-wall-collage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-4810227720075158245Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:50:00 +00002013-01-09T07:52:18.503-06:00ArtworkFamilySuper heroesMy Super Hero FamilyI think all of us have super powers of some sort or another. Other people might not see them but we know they are there.&nbsp; I started thinking about this more and more as I looked at the artwork of an old high school friend.<br /><br />Matt has always been a talented illustrator having a comic book in our high school and always drawing all the time but lately he had been posting some super cool stuff on his <a href="http://www.facebook.com/matt.leong?ref=ts&amp;fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://followgram.me/drawsumthincool">Instagram</a> accounts. <br /><br />Recently he had shown a drawing of&nbsp; his family&nbsp; that looked like a cover of a comic book.&nbsp; It was "super " cool.&nbsp; I knew that Matt did commissions&nbsp; so it seemed like a great gift for my husband for Christmas.&nbsp; Now J isn't a big super hero or comic book guy but&nbsp; who wouldn't want to have a really cool drawing done of themselves?&nbsp; <br /><br />I first approached Matt with my idea... a family of super heroes from Saint Louis with their own unique interests and skills:<br /><br />Me<br />-Photographer<br />J<br />-Blues and Cardinals Fan<br />K<br />-princesses<br />-Green<br />-Elephants<br />S<br />-Blue<br />- her "oh puppy"<br /><br />And of course we had to include Louie and Frankie!<br /><br />Matt and I settled on a size and he went to work sketching and giving me some previews along the way.&nbsp; I love the creative process!&nbsp; He really got what I wanted it to look like. <br /><br />Keep in mind we did all of this over email and it was super easy.&nbsp; I did go pick my finals up in person since we live in the same city but I'm sure he'll mail/ship it any where it needs to go. <br /><br />His original Pencil sketch ( already cool)<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y8a1bEwOJrw/UOtEwAGFbSI/AAAAAAAADwI/uXnxIPyw1ro/s1600/sketchscan+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y8a1bEwOJrw/UOtEwAGFbSI/AAAAAAAADwI/uXnxIPyw1ro/s640/sketchscan+copy.jpg" width="534" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">created by <a href="http://drawsumthincool.blogspot.com/">http://drawsumthincool.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The next step: penciled version<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VZx06Tci2YY/UOtEvz098aI/AAAAAAAADwE/CVB_yi7TXA0/s1600/pencils+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VZx06Tci2YY/UOtEvz098aI/AAAAAAAADwE/CVB_yi7TXA0/s640/pencils+copy.jpg" width="478" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Created by<a href="http://drawsumthincool.blogspot.com/"> http://drawsumthincool.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The pen /start to color version:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BDmFMnQr3Ek/UOtEuqKbWkI/AAAAAAAADv4/mrF4xoSEcXI/s1600/Emily_Hughes_coverIN-PROGRESS+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BDmFMnQr3Ek/UOtEuqKbWkI/AAAAAAAADv4/mrF4xoSEcXI/s640/Emily_Hughes_coverIN-PROGRESS+copy.jpg" width="510" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Created by: <a href="http://drawsumthincool.blogspot.com/">http://drawsumthincool.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr></tbody></table>And the totally awesome&nbsp; final version that now will hang up at my husband's office:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mBZvR2_nBL8/UOtEunNQjRI/AAAAAAAADv0/rF29WpzQzHw/s1600/Emily_Hughes_cover-rev1+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mBZvR2_nBL8/UOtEunNQjRI/AAAAAAAADv0/rF29WpzQzHw/s640/Emily_Hughes_cover-rev1+copy.jpg" width="510" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Created by : <a href="http://drawsumthincool.blogspot.com/">http://drawsumthincool.blogspot.com/</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Aren't we cool looking? Even the dogs look bad-ass.&nbsp; I couldn't have been any happier with how it turned out.&nbsp; This is something so unique&nbsp; that&nbsp; you just can't buy in a store.&nbsp; We'll always have this little picture of our lives and our likes right now. <br /><br />Matt gave me a computer printed colorized version, the original pencil sketch, and a DVD with&nbsp; a PDF, Jpeg and the Photoshop file.&nbsp; He can draw any size you want.&nbsp; This happened to be a 8x10. <br /><br />I'm not usually all&nbsp; YOU NEED THIS on my blog&nbsp; but it is SO COOL&nbsp; that I think you should.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Did I mention he can draw anything character, movie actor, or just any old thing? You could get your son's favorite bockugon character for his wall or Transformer.<br /><br />I was in no way paid for this blog post by the way. I was a happy paying customer. And it was worth every penny.&nbsp; My husband loved it.&nbsp; The kids got a kick out of it too.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-super-hero-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-718835069160267985Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:58:00 +00002013-01-01T15:58:12.448-06:002012Top 10Top 10 of YOUR favorite posts of 2012It's 2013 and&nbsp; 2012 was quite a year for me and my new little blog.&nbsp; I'm fast approaching a year ( in February)&nbsp; that I have been blogging and I can't believe that it's been that long already. <br /><br />I've made so many new friends and learned so many new things. It's one of the best things I did for myself this past year.&nbsp; I hope I can continue on with it and do even more exciting things. Bigger things.&nbsp; More Creative Things. More Mommy things.<br /><br />With no further adieu... The most viewed posts here on" Entirely Emily" decided on by page<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>views by&nbsp; YOU!!<br /><br />#10.&nbsp;<a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/10/9-couples-costume-ideas-over-years.html"> 9 Costumes&nbsp; For Couples-</a>&nbsp; a look at how my hubby and I&nbsp; dressed for for Halloween over the years<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4uo96eKY1Zw/UIW46hZ4oPI/AAAAAAAADGU/P6mVmuVDcbk/s1600/HW_2004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4uo96eKY1Zw/UIW46hZ4oPI/AAAAAAAADGU/P6mVmuVDcbk/s640/HW_2004.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><br /><br />#9. <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/05/beach-countdown-calender-diy.html">Beach Countdown Calender</a> -&nbsp; a fun way for the kids to countdown the month before our beach vacation.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3rfXMvLp1bM/T6crPfxCRkI/AAAAAAAAAjc/lyaj2eaFARo/s1600/IMG_1883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3rfXMvLp1bM/T6crPfxCRkI/AAAAAAAAAjc/lyaj2eaFARo/s640/IMG_1883.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />#8. What do I do with my Kids--&nbsp; I sometimes run out of ideas and feel kind bummed about it. mom fail?<br />#7. <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/06/ks-elephant-travel-pillow.html">K's Elephant Travel Pillow</a>-- I wanted the girls to have travel pillows but they didn't have the animal we needed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ER2PMJrxtBY/T8l6hwrNHJI/AAAAAAAAAzo/Vd4jjjCDfhg/s1600/IMG_2493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ER2PMJrxtBY/T8l6hwrNHJI/AAAAAAAAAzo/Vd4jjjCDfhg/s640/IMG_2493.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />#6. <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-favorite-photography.html">My favorite Photography websites</a>- These are sites/women that I follow and read almost everyday.&nbsp; You should too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sjwALMQngCE/UH3WqhGAvcI/AAAAAAAADEY/-r6V0IUJeyM/s1600/IMG_8746+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sjwALMQngCE/UH3WqhGAvcI/AAAAAAAADEY/-r6V0IUJeyM/s640/IMG_8746+copy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />#5. <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/05/road-trip-map-for-k.html">Road trip Map for Kids</a>-&nbsp; A fun way for my girls to track where we were going and where we had been.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qiVWoZheU48/T8LuVtDAHcI/AAAAAAAAAxI/yZ4oRRQ1i2U/s1600/kstatemap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qiVWoZheU48/T8LuVtDAHcI/AAAAAAAAAxI/yZ4oRRQ1i2U/s640/kstatemap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />#4. <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/05/caillou-party-for-s.html">Caillou Party for S</a> - S loves Caillou so it was a natural theme for her 2nd birthday party.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GifiLq_jzTA/T6qvpS4679I/AAAAAAAAAlM/pn45joWcJu8/s1600/IMG_1804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GifiLq_jzTA/T6qvpS4679I/AAAAAAAAAlM/pn45joWcJu8/s640/IMG_1804.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br />#3. <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-make-bunsen-and-beaker-costumes.html">How to make a Bunsen and Beaker Costume</a>-&nbsp; This was a fun costume to create and to wear.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3nxdaWf2czw/UGZKPpCcCII/AAAAAAAACyo/unhtD_t8Y-8/s1600/B%2526B-button+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3nxdaWf2czw/UGZKPpCcCII/AAAAAAAACyo/unhtD_t8Y-8/s400/B%2526B-button+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />#2.&nbsp;<a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/06/my-stop-spending-stupid-money-plan-or.html"> Stop Spending Stupid Money</a>-&nbsp; We all have money that falls through the cracks.&nbsp; Here are just some of those cracks and how to stop it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_GU-HC74x2k/T-sZTYVgV8I/AAAAAAAAA-k/Iibu-lOwu6g/s1600/SSSM_button2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_GU-HC74x2k/T-sZTYVgV8I/AAAAAAAAA-k/Iibu-lOwu6g/s400/SSSM_button2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />And the number #1 most viewed post: <br /><br /><a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/07/mickey-mouse-party-with-printables.html">The Mickey Mouse Birthday party</a>-&nbsp; K still loves Mickey Mouse so I had to make her all kinds of cutouts and printables to make it special. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h8PBElYGuSI/UBYfUa6w5yI/AAAAAAAABX8/uPrt2_OKEEE/s1600/MickeyMouse_headshape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h8PBElYGuSI/UBYfUa6w5yI/AAAAAAAABX8/uPrt2_OKEEE/s640/MickeyMouse_headshape.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you for all of&nbsp; your visits and I'm so glad you stopped by.&nbsp; I love knowing that there are people out there like me crafting their way through life and trying not to go crazy at the same time. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Saturday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2013/01/top-10-of-your-favorite-posts-of-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-8993895208056416314Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:58:00 +00002012-12-27T23:58:10.244-06:00DogsFamilyPetsPhotographyMeet our new little man, FrankieWe finally had our little boy! {hee hee} His name is Frankie. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ve-uzQxx_cI/UN0wCSLxN9I/AAAAAAAADg4/XPsUa2OeLiA/s1600/IMG_9733+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ve-uzQxx_cI/UN0wCSLxN9I/AAAAAAAADg4/XPsUa2OeLiA/s640/IMG_9733+copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The day we got him</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NisqLbDVZiU/UN0wBAWNE3I/AAAAAAAADgo/8pXt6WZFGz0/s1600/IMG_9715+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NisqLbDVZiU/UN0wBAWNE3I/AAAAAAAADgo/8pXt6WZFGz0/s640/IMG_9715+copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">K and Frankie the day we got him</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GXFxWUl3U6o/UN0wB15SqEI/AAAAAAAADgw/Zr74sYGr3-s/s1600/IMG_9718+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GXFxWUl3U6o/UN0wB15SqEI/AAAAAAAADgw/Zr74sYGr3-s/s640/IMG_9718+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp;He'll be around 5 months old on January 4th. He's black with a white blaze on his chest and some white on all four of his feet.&nbsp; He's a rescue dog that's part Basset Hound and part Lab.&nbsp; That's where those adorable ears come from.&nbsp; I hope they always look long and floppy. The doc says he'll probably be about 50 lbs of&nbsp; lazy, hound dog&nbsp; love. He has alot of skin to grow into. You can grab it and pull on it and he doesn't seem to mind. I like to think he's the long lost&nbsp; cousin of Charlie, Ree's dog over at Pioneer Woman.&nbsp; Maybe we should bring him by to visit.&nbsp; :)<br /><br />He enjoys eating anything....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-StDgT5EK8XY/UN0v_H9K3EI/AAAAAAAADgQ/iamIw9iAlhQ/s1600/IMG_1574+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-StDgT5EK8XY/UN0v_H9K3EI/AAAAAAAADgQ/iamIw9iAlhQ/s640/IMG_1574+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp;sleeping....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-piLmxBKaKP4/UN0wD4fxbOI/AAAAAAAADhQ/cBeW3uIiZpQ/s1600/IMG_9821+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-piLmxBKaKP4/UN0wD4fxbOI/AAAAAAAADhQ/cBeW3uIiZpQ/s640/IMG_9821+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp;smelling....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AHtyIE1Nsls/UN0v8vHkshI/AAAAAAAADfw/sb2ZouCYOZo/s1600/IMG_0827+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AHtyIE1Nsls/UN0v8vHkshI/AAAAAAAADfw/sb2ZouCYOZo/s640/IMG_0827+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp;chewing,&nbsp; playing with his brother....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oAOHt9VniLU/UN0v-EyWuZI/AAAAAAAADgA/Z5pPl7x4RWc/s1600/IMG_0892+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oAOHt9VniLU/UN0v-EyWuZI/AAAAAAAADgA/Z5pPl7x4RWc/s640/IMG_0892+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div>playing with the kids....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fi_cQL8SDbw/UN0z2AmrY9I/AAAAAAAADjU/2cfwUZUjx8c/s1600/IMG_1593+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fi_cQL8SDbw/UN0z2AmrY9I/AAAAAAAADjU/2cfwUZUjx8c/s640/IMG_1593+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Zd3HFvYNpE/UN0v9YOUodI/AAAAAAAADf4/xBgc7caXxU4/s1600/IMG_0863+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Zd3HFvYNpE/UN0v9YOUodI/AAAAAAAADf4/xBgc7caXxU4/s640/IMG_0863+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />peeing and pooping( not always in the correct places),&nbsp; squeezing through the fence,&nbsp; eating, peeing, pooping.... wait, Am I repeating myself?&nbsp; Well, he does enjoy those things alot. <br /><br /><br />He is also a dog of&nbsp; many emotions:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVp6hWEMLaY/UN0yveDsLeI/AAAAAAAADjI/oFpyFT7FS_A/s1600/frankie_chart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVp6hWEMLaY/UN0yveDsLeI/AAAAAAAADjI/oFpyFT7FS_A/s640/frankie_chart.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><br />I know....don't be shocked by his intensity. It can be overwhelming at times. LOL.<br /><br />He is such a sweetie and you'll be seeing alot more of him&nbsp; from now on. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-15rJ7RdiRNU/UN0v_dldI0I/AAAAAAAADgY/TDW2c5mAdUw/s1600/IMG_1586+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-15rJ7RdiRNU/UN0v_dldI0I/AAAAAAAADgY/TDW2c5mAdUw/s640/IMG_1586+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />&nbsp;He is one of the reasons I haven't been around here as much.&nbsp; I have to keep eyes on him at all times! Otherwise&nbsp; I'm cleaning up a&nbsp; mess of one kind or another. It's just like having another&nbsp; 2 1/2 year old in the house.<br /><br />Most days I'm not sure why I did this to myself. Getting a puppy with two small kids but I did and now he's my kid too.&nbsp; I know it'll&nbsp; get better but next time , we may rescue an older, potty trained , non-chewing dog.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-470qJwEeIIc/UN0wAIFnaZI/AAAAAAAADgg/6_RdYhd44yg/s1600/IMG_1663+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-470qJwEeIIc/UN0wAIFnaZI/AAAAAAAADgg/6_RdYhd44yg/s640/IMG_1663+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">most recent picture, a week ago.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />He already has a bunch of&nbsp; nicknames:<br />-Buster<br />-Pupster<br />-Little Man ( well, when we first got him)<br />-Frank<br />-Frank the Tank <br />-Puppy<br />-Franklin<br />-Stinkster<br />-No-No bad dog<br />-Piddles<br />-King Piddles<br /><br />Don't worry I'm sure we will think of more.<br /><br />And in full disclosure, we've had him for two months already and I'm just getting around to this post mostly because.....wait for it.......................................wait for it..........................................................<br />we couldn't decide on a name for almost that long......GASP!!<br /><br />I know, bad dog mommy and daddy but this poor little guy was "Puppy" for a whole month.&nbsp; Geez. I know, indecisive much?&nbsp; <br /><br />But now he's Frankie and all is good in the world.&nbsp; I think&nbsp; a&nbsp; post called " the world according to Frankie"&nbsp; sounds&nbsp; good. Don't you?<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/12/meet-our-new-little-man-frankie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-8812094958468755692Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +00002012-12-20T13:43:42.165-06:00ChristmasfeltOrnamentsFuzzy Owl Ornaments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5ymlWu00XJc/ULBI-zxZkCI/AAAAAAAADTQ/EQZpZUERjl4/s1600/IMG_0371+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5ymlWu00XJc/ULBI-zxZkCI/AAAAAAAADTQ/EQZpZUERjl4/s1600/IMG_0371+copy.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><br /><br />&nbsp;I&nbsp; was so excited when Erin from over at <a href="http://www.myveryeducatedmother.com/p/no-ugly-ornament-2012.html" target="_blank">My Very Educated Mother</a> contacted me to be involved with her " No Ugly ornament " Series over on here blog.&nbsp; That started me thinking on what I wanted to make.&nbsp; Maybe my idea of not ugly is someone else's idea of very ugly! Hmm.... what to do?<br /><br />I was surfing around the net one day when I came across this image from Lilian Vernon.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TSF0-auNroE/ULBIyYqtdYI/AAAAAAAADR4/cRNPaDWknLw/s1600/607497_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TSF0-auNroE/ULBIyYqtdYI/AAAAAAAADR4/cRNPaDWknLw/s1600/607497_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />It was so cute and so simple I knew I could redo it it myself and make it more cuddly and warm for the holidays. I have a new<a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/search/label/felt" target="_blank"> interest </a>in&nbsp; felt over the past year so I went off in search of a felt ball or something round I could cover with felt.&nbsp; But then I went to Target and found these sweater ball ornaments for $3 a piece. Perfect!&nbsp; Done and done.&nbsp; It wasn't felt but it was sweater material so that worked for me.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JkE1Af_9pms/ULBI0SOFvvI/AAAAAAAADSQ/cs0uQ8b3Gno/s1600/IMG_0337+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JkE1Af_9pms/ULBI0SOFvvI/AAAAAAAADSQ/cs0uQ8b3Gno/s1600/IMG_0337+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I started to sketch out what colors should go where since I knew I anted to be all Christmas colors.&nbsp; I bought my felt ans was ready to go. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8_xfzk3iO8U/ULBIyz1BwLI/AAAAAAAADSA/H1LSZf7HBXY/s1600/IMG_0334+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8_xfzk3iO8U/ULBIyz1BwLI/AAAAAAAADSA/H1LSZf7HBXY/s1600/IMG_0334+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I tried to freehand some circles but that ended in disaster. If you can do that, more power to ya.&nbsp; I found a pill bottle ( for the eye circles),&nbsp; a nickel ( for the smaller eye circle), and a princess cup ( for the wings) which I then switched out for a Ziploc container when I realized it would be too small:) I set them up on the felt and cut my circles.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OACkdLLvceQ/ULBI-NzHS5I/AAAAAAAADTI/VobPhx7cNyk/s1600/IMG_0332+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="387" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OACkdLLvceQ/ULBI-NzHS5I/AAAAAAAADTI/VobPhx7cNyk/s1600/IMG_0332+copy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ybLsLt6HQ6U/ULBJYrXSPTI/AAAAAAAADTY/2gQyb_MJwpA/s1600/IMG_0349+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ybLsLt6HQ6U/ULBJYrXSPTI/AAAAAAAADTY/2gQyb_MJwpA/s1600/IMG_0349+copy.jpg" width="400" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cut out your circles and make sure they look ok when they are all laying on top of each other.&nbsp; I did freehand the little beaks and feet.&nbsp; The feet on the other version were just too hard for me to pull off.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EpGEB7pALsI/ULBIztILccI/AAAAAAAADSI/c-xD1syg1lw/s1600/IMG_0335+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EpGEB7pALsI/ULBIztILccI/AAAAAAAADSI/c-xD1syg1lw/s1600/IMG_0335+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Slowly start hot gluing them ( or whatever way sounds good to you)&nbsp; onto your circle.&nbsp; I did this very slowly so I was sure where everything was going.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rxf-uJS-bZE/ULBI1KQmv6I/AAAAAAAADSY/NV7ooBf0qsg/s1600/IMG_0339+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rxf-uJS-bZE/ULBI1KQmv6I/AAAAAAAADSY/NV7ooBf0qsg/s1600/IMG_0339+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />When I got to the wings, I wasn't sure how to approach them.&nbsp; I decided to take my large circle , cut it in half, and then overlap them together like a wing or feathers might look. It gave me the smooth look I was going for. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1CKvTr-nWQY/ULBI2g5pU5I/AAAAAAAADSo/h6uUkzpSin4/s1600/IMG_0345+copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1CKvTr-nWQY/ULBI2g5pU5I/AAAAAAAADSo/h6uUkzpSin4/s1600/IMG_0345+copy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FbT1KKgBMEM/ULBI3BcJupI/AAAAAAAADSw/weM49DFde3k/s1600/IMG_0347+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FbT1KKgBMEM/ULBI3BcJupI/AAAAAAAADSw/weM49DFde3k/s1600/IMG_0347+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I decided to make two owls, one for each girl.&nbsp; They are so cute and fuzzy. I love them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nUdnvvwjMpA/ULBI11_rQkI/AAAAAAAADSg/6S4lRMoZyPw/s1600/IMG_0342+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nUdnvvwjMpA/ULBI11_rQkI/AAAAAAAADSg/6S4lRMoZyPw/s1600/IMG_0342+copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z2xsPe1q_U/ULBI3pFu-mI/AAAAAAAADS4/gocpbbE8T0A/s1600/IMG_0353+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z2xsPe1q_U/ULBI3pFu-mI/AAAAAAAADS4/gocpbbE8T0A/s1600/IMG_0353+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-51f-OzBF8rs/ULBI4J_l74I/AAAAAAAADTA/ivV7IGDG0CA/s1600/IMG_0366+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-51f-OzBF8rs/ULBI4J_l74I/AAAAAAAADTA/ivV7IGDG0CA/s1600/IMG_0366+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The tree here at our house is nothing but&nbsp; homemade or store bought but with a purpose.&nbsp; I try to buy/make&nbsp; things that the girls are into&nbsp; every year around this time. It's like a time capsule to look back on.&nbsp; My mom did the same thing for me and I love passing on the tradition. The girls get at least one new ornament a year that&nbsp; I will pass on to them when they get their own place someday.<br /><br />What's on your tree? ( reminds me of the "what's in your wallet? " commercials )<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/12/fuzzy-owl-ornaments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-8769580296486808587Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:13:00 +00002012-12-05T10:23:48.327-06:00ChristmasDIYWreathInitial Ornament Wreath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DL1zxSljiSA/UL9yWt0FEaI/AAAAAAAADbE/okYl4blfi6c/s1600/Hwreathbutton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DL1zxSljiSA/UL9yWt0FEaI/AAAAAAAADbE/okYl4blfi6c/s320/Hwreathbutton.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I've seen all of the cool ornament wreaths on Pinterest&nbsp; but I wanted to be different .&nbsp; I wanted to make mine of our family's last name which starts with an H. <br /><br />I went, measured the front door&nbsp; where I want to hang it,&nbsp; and sketched it out for my hubby who&nbsp; so nicely cut it out of&nbsp; a piece of very thin plywood(1/4").<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-obnrumZAf-k/UL52xdII7VI/AAAAAAAADY4/EkKeat2Y9Ds/s1600/IMG_3717+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-obnrumZAf-k/UL52xdII7VI/AAAAAAAADY4/EkKeat2Y9Ds/s640/IMG_3717+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>&nbsp;I took it outside, back in July ( I know, it 's been a while in the making. That whole " Christmas in July" thing just never happened) and sprayed it shiny silver so that if any of it shown through , it wouldn't look as bad. I used Valspar&nbsp; silver metallic spray paint.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0GgDBO9mugc/UL52ymvt9_I/AAAAAAAADZI/cwGk-s7Gsxc/s1600/IMG_3721+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0GgDBO9mugc/UL52ymvt9_I/AAAAAAAADZI/cwGk-s7Gsxc/s640/IMG_3721+copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QyUrwnznA6c/UL52zE7ZiII/AAAAAAAADZQ/MeNs9XF8YqA/s1600/IMG_3725+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QyUrwnznA6c/UL52zE7ZiII/AAAAAAAADZQ/MeNs9XF8YqA/s640/IMG_3725+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I had been hanging on to some old glass Christmas ornaments for years that I bough to go outside on a tree but that didn't happen either. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LpX4jOccs5A/UL52x1IcDHI/AAAAAAAADZA/enWsd73hZjA/s1600/IMG_3718+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LpX4jOccs5A/UL52x1IcDHI/AAAAAAAADZA/enWsd73hZjA/s640/IMG_3718+copy.jpg" width="556" /></a></div>&nbsp;When I started to glue them on , I quickly realized that I didn't have enough since I was only using the red, green, and silver ones. I went back to Garden Ridge where I originally got them and bought another container of red, green, and silver ornaments which was the theme I wanted.&nbsp; Obviously you can do that with any color scheme. Now what should I do with all of those Blue and gold ones? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MTCHA6aWp7g/UL52cxhB7WI/AAAAAAAADYY/hyo8Ivtdzpo/s1600/IMG_0378+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MTCHA6aWp7g/UL52cxhB7WI/AAAAAAAADYY/hyo8Ivtdzpo/s640/IMG_0378+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I just started gluing on different sizes and colors, stacking them&nbsp; until it started looking full and the way I wanted it to. I did take off&nbsp; the little hanger "crowns"&nbsp;&nbsp; that were on the top of all of the ornaments. When you need to glue them top down, it makes it a whole lot easier.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7LW1B0onvE8/UL52ceMuuJI/AAAAAAAADYQ/fgZ2TQvBHLw/s1600/IMG_0375+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7LW1B0onvE8/UL52ceMuuJI/AAAAAAAADYQ/fgZ2TQvBHLw/s640/IMG_0375+copy.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><br /><br />My hubby helped me drill some tiny holes into the plywood and ran framing wire through it and&nbsp; voila!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ka3Bs38ndI0/UL52dXWL6WI/AAAAAAAADYg/AsZzJqzYVt0/s1600/IMG_1130+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ka3Bs38ndI0/UL52dXWL6WI/AAAAAAAADYg/AsZzJqzYVt0/s640/IMG_1130+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UnUXGbRH-Js/UL52d8eV7wI/AAAAAAAADYo/y09Z2K429uc/s1600/IMG_1131+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UnUXGbRH-Js/UL52d8eV7wI/AAAAAAAADYo/y09Z2K429uc/s640/IMG_1131+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-WDQjmlQeM/UL52eJYsryI/AAAAAAAADYw/n72awH3v3ts/s1600/IMG_1132+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4-WDQjmlQeM/UL52eJYsryI/AAAAAAAADYw/n72awH3v3ts/s640/IMG_1132+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Our family initial on the front door for Christmas!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PSarn9QVLhM/UL9yXmMDHII/AAAAAAAADbM/2SszCvuWdtM/s1600/IMG_1560+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PSarn9QVLhM/UL9yXmMDHII/AAAAAAAADbM/2SszCvuWdtM/s640/IMG_1560+copy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;I'm kinda excited as this is the first wreath I have ever made and&nbsp; first thing I have hung on this front door since we moved in&nbsp; almost six years ago.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please don't send the empty door police after me, I'm trying to get better!&nbsp; Remember I had&nbsp; an empty mantel for years and now <a href="http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/search/label/Mantel%20Decor" target="_blank">mantels</a> are fun for me!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/12/monogram-ornament-wreath.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-481035889908190037Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:29:00 +00002012-11-28T23:45:21.915-06:00Emily Hughes Photographyphoto tipsPhotographyPhotosWhere should you print your pictures?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CdukTRGExTo/ULWss7NUi1I/AAAAAAAADWc/ZGEAQbtA4WI/s1600/photoprintbutton+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CdukTRGExTo/ULWss7NUi1I/AAAAAAAADWc/ZGEAQbtA4WI/s1600/photoprintbutton+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><i>(F.Y.I..... I did all this research to find good quality on the consumer-not-pay-too-much side of photos. Just my o-pin-ion. Just another option{smile} )</i></span><br /><br />Imagine you just paid to have some great photographer :)&nbsp; take your family pictures.&nbsp; You purchased your&nbsp; 15-20 digital images on a disk and now it's in your hot little hand. You can't wait to go print them out somewhere, but where? Not all photo labs are created equal.&nbsp; I noticed a while ago that some of them gave me different results so I wanted to share that with you.<br /><br />I decided to print out one picture at six different labs, some in town and some online, some in town BUT with online access too. Confused? I hope not.<br /><br />The labs&nbsp; I tested this time were:<br /><br /><a href="http://photo.walgreens.com/walgreens/" target="_blank">Walgreens</a> ( nationwide in-store/online 1 hour lab)<br /><br /><a href="http://samsclubus.pnimedia.com/home.aspx" target="_blank">Sam's Club</a> ( nationwide in-store/ online 1 hour lab-Does every state have them? ) <br /><br /><a href="http://www.cccamera.com/online_photoservices_photofinale.html" target="_blank">Creve Coeur Camera</a>&nbsp; ( in town/online access STL camera store/lab)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mpix.com/" target="_blank">MPix</a> ( online only consumer division of Millers Pro Lab)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/" target="_blank">Shutterfly</a> ( online only)<br /><br />Diversified Lab ( professional photo lab here in the STL)<br /><br />You deserve to get the most consistent results from your digital files that you can. You should see the same color and quality in your prints as you do when you view them on your computer screen.&nbsp; That being said...the pro labs will always give you the best color and&nbsp; quality. Getting prints through your photographer is always the best way to go. <br /><br />I understand the need to save some moola so that is why I did this test. I know most the folks I take photos of now ( here in the STL)&nbsp; want the digital files and want to go get prints out and about. <br /><br />Here are some of the things you should be looking for when you print your images:<br /><br /><u><b><i>Type of paper</i></b></u><br />Do you want your picture to be glossy or not glossy? It really does change the look/feel&nbsp; of most images. Some photo places give you a choice, some don't.&nbsp; Don't be surprised. If you don't know or can't tell from their site, throw them an email and ask. <br /><u><i><b><br />Cropping preview </b>( again... a whole other blog post)<b><br /></b></i></u><br />When you print anything above the size of 4x6, there is going to be some cropping that happens. If you are ordering a vertical picture, the cropping will be on the top and bottom. If you are ordering a horizontal image, the cropping will be on the left and right.&nbsp; You may lose some of the image that you don't necessarily want to . That's why previewing your crop is so important.&nbsp; Look for a place that let's YOU decide where you want to crop and then let's you preview it.<br /><i><b><u><br />Too Dark or too light or weird color</u></b></i><br />&nbsp;You don't want your images to be way darker than you intended or way lighter.&nbsp; Like I said , they should look very close to what you see on your computer screen ( for the most part). Test out a few places yourself, you might be surprised like I was. Some you will definitely notice a color whether it's yellow, red, or blue. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hAxP_agGrnk/ULWh0OUND3I/AAAAAAAADV0/kKuPuNsiJ1k/s1600/IMG_0975+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hAxP_agGrnk/ULWh0OUND3I/AAAAAAAADV0/kKuPuNsiJ1k/s1600/IMG_0975+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I used the picture of&nbsp; Louie above to check for color, clarity, and lightness/darkness in my prints. I sent the same exact file that I had corrected to six different photo labs. I wanted all of them to print <i>as is</i> but as you will see, that&nbsp; didn't always happen.&nbsp; To be fair,&nbsp; I also think my monitor needs to be calibrated.&nbsp; That just means that you buy a little contraption that helps you to make your screen as neutral as you can so your prints don't have too much of any one color at any time. But I digress, that's a whole other blog post. <br /><br />Here are all of the prints laying together so you can see the differences with them close up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-12XiRo0lTls/ULBgEkNAcbI/AAAAAAAADVU/NjzTGCU-NU0/s1600/IMG_9834+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-12XiRo0lTls/ULBgEkNAcbI/AAAAAAAADVU/NjzTGCU-NU0/s1600/IMG_9834+copy.jpg" width="529" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />1) Walgreens<br /><br />The only option you have as far as paper goes for a&nbsp; one hour print in any size is glossy.&nbsp; Now, I'm not knocking glossy but sometimes you want it and sometimes you don't. My image came out dark and I lost alot of detail in anything that was even sort of shaded.&nbsp; I usually only use them in situations where I need something asap like a school poster for K.&nbsp; You do get the option on how you want to crop your picture so make sure you use it. ( see image below)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />2) MPix<br /><br />This one was pretty good. It was a little on the warm (orangey) side compared to my screen but all of the details were in the shadows. And it was in a matte&nbsp; (non-glossy) paper which I wanted. They offer the cropping tool as well. ( see image below)<br /><br />3) Diversified Lab<br /><br />They offered me some test prints to test the color between my monitor and their printers. It was still off , a little too yellow/orange compared to my screen.&nbsp; Over all the lightness&nbsp; and details of the picture were good. They also got it to me very quickly. They offered many different types of paper: matte, glossy, metallic, etc.&nbsp; Lots to choose from based on the kid of image you would have. As&nbsp; I chose any given size , they had a very easy to use&nbsp; cropping tool that left nothing to the imagination.&nbsp; What I saw, was what I got. They also have the option to&nbsp; not( see image below)<br /><br />4) Creve Coeur Camera<br /><br />This one was one of the top three for me. It was probably the best as far as looking like my screen. It was the right lightness and the details were all there.&nbsp; They have the crop tool&nbsp; along with a setting that says " no color correction" .&nbsp; That is important when you receive digital files from your photographer as they have taken the time to edit and enhance all of the images they have given you. They also give you a choice of paper.<br /><br />5) Sams Club<br /><br />Again, just like Walgreens, very dark and I lost all details in the shadows. yuck.&nbsp; That being said I have used them for 4x6 album prints in the past but know I'm wondering&nbsp; how good my prints would have looked from somewhere else. I would only use them in&nbsp; pinch if I really had to. Someone told me Costco was really good but I don't have a membership there so I don't know.( see image below)<br /><br /><br />6) Shutterfly<br /><br />This one was again very close&nbsp; to my screen....good lightness, good details and decent color.&nbsp; I got the glossy here and I don't know whay I chose that.&nbsp; You only have the choice of matte in prints bigger than 11x14 here in case you like the gloss.I would definitely order other images from them. And as they seem to always be running some kind of special, it would be good for&nbsp; your wallet as well.( see image below)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jdtwfJ7pQEM/ULWmp-_WMpI/AAAAAAAADWI/171GbjSpE6o/s1600/louie100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jdtwfJ7pQEM/ULWmp-_WMpI/AAAAAAAADWI/171GbjSpE6o/s1600/louie100.jpg" width="566" /></a></div>Can you see what&nbsp; I am taking about with the details? And the color?&nbsp; Look at his eyes... only in some images can you tell there is some brown in there.&nbsp; Or that you can see the pattern of his fur. <br /><br /><br />I think I would rate my favs as&nbsp; Creve Coeur and with a tie between Mpix and Shutterfly.&nbsp; I hope this helps you decide on where to take your pictures.&nbsp; I know there are so many other photo labs you can go to and this is all just my opinion. There might even be some better than these.&nbsp; I just know that I do my best to take awesome pictures and when they&nbsp; don't turn out awesome being printed.&nbsp; I get&nbsp; kinda mad.<br /><br />So where do you go for pictures and do you love them? Tell me so I can go try them out and report back to you.&nbsp; Happy photo taking!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/11/where-should-you-print-your-pictures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-8623120504142029581Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:40:00 +00002012-11-14T08:40:01.135-06:00Emily Hughes PhotographyPetsPhotographyPhotosFurry Kids Photo Session<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I was honored enough to photograph the dogs of my godmother and godfather a few weeks ago. I've tried to for years but usually with my kids near by...it doesn't work out so well.&nbsp; The dogs get distracted and you know how that goes :)<br /><br />Having had dogs since I was born ( my first dog Trinket was 1 when I was born) I love taking photos of&nbsp; anyone's furry family members.&nbsp; I know how they work and what to try to get them to behave as best as they can.<br /><br />Click the link below to see more cute pictures of their furry kids.<br /><br /><a href="http://emilyhughesphotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Furry Kids Photo Session with the Schafer Dogs<br /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a3mbE4iq2DY/UKF_ADLy1OI/AAAAAAAADQI/e1eTp-bL1QM/s1600/IMG_9655+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a3mbE4iq2DY/UKF_ADLy1OI/AAAAAAAADQI/e1eTp-bL1QM/s1600/IMG_9655+copy.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/11/furry-kids-photo-session.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105869027618851693.post-3517590968007522666Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:44:00 +00002012-11-12T08:45:38.803-06:00bloggingSelfWhere's Entirely Emily been?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F48yiShDFQo/UKEK_q1fD_I/AAAAAAAADNg/ihdX4v1jYYo/s1600/IMG_9774+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F48yiShDFQo/UKEK_q1fD_I/AAAAAAAADNg/ihdX4v1jYYo/s1600/IMG_9774+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Hey y'all!&nbsp; It's been a long while. For some reason or another I lost the urge to blog three times a week and then it was hard to do 2 times and then&nbsp; even one time was just too much.I flat out just didn't' feel like it. My kids seemed to need me more and when I heard the little voice in my head saying " You HAVE to go blog about something."&nbsp; I told it to shut the hell up and go away.<br /><br />I love blogging but something had to give and it was the one thing I didn't HAVE to do.&nbsp; I just don;t know what changed and why I didn't feel the urge as much but it was good to get away for while but....<br /><br />I really started to miss you guys.&nbsp; I miss my blog friends and&nbsp; the conversations we would have. I feel like I don't even know what's going on in the blog-o-sphere anymore. <br /><br />I have been busy getting out there and taking photos for friends and family to start a photo business. But again,&nbsp; kids come first and I can't even get as into that as I would like. I see some of you doing it all and I wonder why I can't?&nbsp;&nbsp; Maybe I'm not built that way. I want to be but maybe I just can't handle it. <br /><br />I have so many ideas and things I want to blog&nbsp; about&nbsp; and SO not enough time in which to do it. This isn't something I should get stressed about but I was.&nbsp; I want to be at the same level as some of you but have come to realize that I can't...just not right now.&nbsp; When my kids are in school more often, I feel like then I will rock this shiz-nit! But for now, I will&nbsp; blog and then I will break&nbsp; and then I will blog and find a good place for me to be.<br /><br />I have lost some of my followers but I hope there are some of you out there that will stick with me.&nbsp; I always appreciate your comments and your friendship even if I go missing for a few days/weeks from my blog.<br /><br />I know you understand and I hope you're still there&nbsp; listening to my ramblings. <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Monday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.thegunnysack.com/" target="_blank">What is the Gunny Sack</a> -<a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/07/cuter-monday/" target="_blank">Making the world Cuter</a> -<a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/" target="_blank">Debbie Doo</a> -<a href="http://diyshowoff.com/category/other/diy-project-parade/" target="_blank">DIY Show Off</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" target="_blank">I should be mopping the Floor </a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Tuesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> - <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> -<a href="http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/" target="_blank">The Kurtz Corner</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugar Bee</a> - <a href="http://romanceonadime.com/category/take-it-on-tuesday/" target="_blank">Romance On A Dime</a> -<a href="http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Winthrop Chronicles</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Wednesday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;<a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Someday Crafts </a>- <a href="http://www.sew-much-ado.com/" target="_blank">Sew Much Ado</a><br />&nbsp;</span>-<a href="http://www.snaptheconference.com/category/show-and-tell/" target="_blank">SNAP</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Thursday</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beyond the Picket Fence</a> - <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://www.livelaughrowe.com/" target="_blank">Live Laugh Rowe</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">- <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/05/transformation-thursday-no-150.html#more" target="_blank"> The Shabby Cottage</a> </span><a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/05/taylor-house-thursday-7.html" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a>-<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/05/09/hookin-up-with-hoh-99/" target="_blank"> House of Hepworths</a>&nbsp; <br /><a href="http://two-in-diapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Two In Diapers-Mommy Brain Mixer</a><br /><br /><br />Friday <br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.naptimecrafters.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Crafters</a> -&nbsp;<a href="http://stayathomenation.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stay At Home Nation</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> -&nbsp; <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn(ForUs)</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />Saturday</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a></span><br /><a href="http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/" target="_blank">Cheerios and Lattes</a><br /><br />http://entirelyemily.blogspot.com/2012/11/wheres-entirely-emily-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)8